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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - by Jean Lee Latham & Mary R Walsh (Paperback)

Name: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - by Jean Lee Latham & Mary R Walsh (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 88894268
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Newbery Medal WinnerReaders today are still fascinated by "Nat," an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard.Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor's world--Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves.
Newbery Medal (Children's) 1956 1st Winner
12 Years
8.25" x 5.5" Paperback
256 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Historical

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About the Book

Winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal, this novel tells the story of 18th-century mathematical wizard Nathaniel Bowditch, whose determination to master sea navigation resulted in "The American Practical Navigator."

Book Synopsis

Newbery Medal Winner

Readers today are still fascinated by "Nat," an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard.

Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor's world--Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didn't promise to have the makings of a sailor; he was too physically small.

Nat may have been slight of build, but no one guessed that he had the persistence and determination to master sea navigation in the days when men sailed only by "log, lead, and lookout." Nat's long hours of study and observation, collected in his famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known as the "Sailors' Bible"), stunned the sailing community and made him a New England hero.

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"Illustrations, rich in detail, by John O'Hara Cosgrave II add authenticity and value." School Library Journal, Starred

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)

Weight: .48 Pounds

Suggested Age: 12 Years

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: United States, 19th Century

Format: Paperback

Author: Jean Lee Latham & Mary R Walsh

Language: English

Street Date: May 19, 2003

TCIN: 88894268

UPC: 9780618250745

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-7800

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.75 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.25 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.48 pounds

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Q: What age group is this book suitable for?

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A: This book is suggested for readers aged 12 years and up.
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Q: What is the significance of Nathaniel Bowditch?

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A: Nathaniel Bowditch is significant for his contributions to sea navigation through his work, 'The American Practical Navigator'.
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Q: What type of illustrations accompany the text?

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A: The illustrations, by John O'Hara Cosgrave II, are rich in detail and add authenticity to the book.
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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

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A: The main theme revolves around Nathaniel Bowditch's journey in mastering sea navigation.
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