
First Sail
Richard Henderson(Author)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published on 9. July 2009
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-0-87033-442-9 (ISBN)
Description
A sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island, Maryland, teaches children essentials for safe and fun excursions in a sailboat.
Adam is an adventurous young boy yearning to learn the art of sailing. He lives in a city, so when his aunt and uncle extend an invitation for him to visit one summer, he eagerly seizes the opportunity. Adam's cousin Beth takes him on an unforgettable first sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island.
While sailing across the waves with Adam and Beth, readers will learn
basic nautical terms to points of sailing,
channel markers and buoys,
proper safety equipment,
essential knots and bends, and
insights into clouds and weather patterns.
Tailored for the middle grades, ages 7-10, First Sail uses engaging storytelling and meticulously labeled drawings so young readers will absorb a wealth of information.
Adam is an adventurous young boy yearning to learn the art of sailing. He lives in a city, so when his aunt and uncle extend an invitation for him to visit one summer, he eagerly seizes the opportunity. Adam's cousin Beth takes him on an unforgettable first sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island.
While sailing across the waves with Adam and Beth, readers will learn
basic nautical terms to points of sailing,
channel markers and buoys,
proper safety equipment,
essential knots and bends, and
insights into clouds and weather patterns.
Tailored for the middle grades, ages 7-10, First Sail uses engaging storytelling and meticulously labeled drawings so young readers will absorb a wealth of information.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Target group
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
40 color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 283 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87033-442-9 (9780870334429)
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Schweitzer Classification