Florida Lighthouses for Kids

by Elinor Dewire and Elinor De Wire

Book Overview

Who invented the best lighthouse lens? What do the colors mean on lighthouses? Which Florida lighthouse is sometimes is mistaken for a rocket? Why did Seminoles set fire to Cape Florida Lighthouse?... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561643238
• ISBN13: 9781561643233
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Pineapple Press
• Length: 57 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9

Customer Reviews

A profusely illustrated introduction to the lighthouses of Florida

Florida Lighthouses For Kids is a profusely illustrated introduction to the lighthouses of Florida in a form and format that is ideal for young readers. The informed and informative text details the history and lore of Florida's thirty-three lighthouses. Fascinating facts pepper the engaging presentations as children will learn how lighthouses operate and how their original roles (so vital to the safety of ships at sea) gradually evolved into today's maritime museums. Highly recommended and thoroughly fun reading!