Contributions

  • Cosgrave, John O'Hara, 1908-1968, ill. - Contributor

Publication

1992 - Scholastic, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

62,750 words, Guess

Page Count

251 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCPZ7.L348 Car 1992

Description

This is without doubt one of the most inspiring books I've read. Read it to my 6th graders every year, and of the many books I read to them, they rated it the highest every year. I guarantee you will love it.

Description

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored The American Practical Navigator.

Subjects

Topics

NavigationNewbery MedalNewbery Medal.Juvenile fictionNavigation -- Juvenile fiction.Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838 -- Juvenile fiction.

Places

East coast

Genres

  • Juvenile fiction.

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