
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Written by Jean Lee Latham
Based on the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, the story focuses on his determination of learn the ins and outs of sea navigation in 18th-century Salem. His hard work resulted in a book about navigation, called The American Practical Navigator--also referred to as the Sailor's Bible.
Age Range | 12 - 15 years |
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Copyright Year | 1956 |
Page Count | 256 |
Publisher | Houghton |
Grade Level | 7th - 10th |
ISBN | 9780618250745 |
Lexile | 570 |
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