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Sea clocks the story of longitude

This is the story of John Harrison, an Englishman, who worked tirelessly for more than forty years to create a perfect sea clock.

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Main Author: Borden, Louise
Other Authors: Blegvad, Erik (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c2004.
Subjects:
Chronometers > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Longitude > Measurement > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Harrison, John, > 1693-1776 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Clock and watch makers > Great Britain > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:This is the story of John Harrison, an Englishman, who worked tirelessly for more than forty years to create a perfect sea clock.
Physical Description:1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
ISBN:0689842163
9780689842160
Author Notes:Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K! , which won the Christopher Medal , and The A+ Custodian . She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com .

Erik Blegvad was born in Denmark and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen. Mr. Blegvad has illustrated more than one hundred children's books, including Twelve Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, Riddle Road by Elizabeth Spires, Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear! by N. M. Bodecker, and Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude by Louise Borden. The Blegvads divide their time between England, France, and Wardsboro, Vermont.

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