| Lighthouses for Kids: History, Science, and Lore with 21 Activities Volume 26 Contributor(s): House, Katherine L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556527209 ISBN-13: 9781556527203 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General |
| Dewey: 387.155 |
| LCCN: 2007027093 |
| Series: For Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.9" W x 8.4" (0.85 lbs) 128 pages |