Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The Complete Book of Nautical Codes

by Sara Gillingham

Book Overview

A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children

Towner Award (WA) for Informational Text Nominee

This stunning visual reference is an introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling.

Today's system of international maritime signal flags was developed in the 19th century, and is still used for communication...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714871435
• ISBN13: 9780714871431
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3