Lighthouses for Kids: History, Science, and Lore with 21 Activities
Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation’s highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers.
The book’s 21 activities allow readers to:
Construct a model lighthouse that lights up
Make a replica keeper’s cap
Tie a bowline knot
Make and test brass polish
Decorate a lighthouse cake
Click here for a sample activity.
Resources include a time line, glossary, web sites to explore, a detailed bibliography, and a list of lighthouses to visit.
Reviews
“Through vivid story-telling and pictures on each page, the history of lighthouses comes alive.”
“Fun, with wonderful photos, interesting biographical sketches, crafts, and experiments.”
“Noteworthy for the way in which the activities are related to the information in the text. The opening stories about keepers’ kids will engage readers.”
“Fascinating.”
“Fun for your whole family.”