Lighthouses for Kids
Author: Katherine L. House
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 2008-03-01
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1613740468
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.