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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.

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"Through vivid story-telling and pictures on each page, the history of lighthouses comes alive." -- Curious Parents magazine
"Fascinating." --createreaders.natlib.govt.nz
"Fun for your whole family." -- Newport Life

Lighthouses for Kids: History, Science, and Lore

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    A Paperback / softback by Katherine L. House

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      Publisher Chicago Review Press
      Published 1 March 2008
      ISBN-13 9781556527203
      978-1556527203
      ISBN-10 1556527209

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "Through vivid story-telling and pictures on each page, the history of lighthouses comes alive." -- Curious Parents magazine
      "Fascinating." --createreaders.natlib.govt.nz
      "Fun for your whole family." -- Newport Life

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