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Boston Light: The First Lighthouse in North America

AUTHOR Weintraub, Aileen
PUBLISHER PowerKids Press (08/01/2003)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

Description
War has not been kind to Boston Light. During the American Revolution, the lighthouse was blown up and a new one had to be built. The lighthouse was also affected by wars in later years. Its lights were dimmed or put out in WWI and WWII so that enemy troops would not be guided by its beam.
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ISBN-13: 9780823961702
ISBN-10: 0823961702
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 24
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 9.20 x 0.30 x 9.28 inches
Weight: 0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Social Science | General
Social Science | General
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 2
Dewey Decimal: 387.155
Library of Congress Control Number: 2001003896
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War has not been kind to Boston Light. During the American Revolution, the lighthouse was blown up and a new one had to be built. The lighthouse was also affected by wars in later years. Its lights were dimmed or put out in WWI and WWII so that enemy troops would not be guided by its beam.
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Author: Weintraub, Aileen
Weintraub is a freelance author and editor living in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York. She has published over 30 young adult and children's books.
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