Lighthouses

by Philip Plisson

Book Overview

Beacons of safety shining in the night, alerting sailors to dangers at sea, lighthouses have been a part of the coastal landscape for thousands of years. From the earliest towers, which burned coal and wood to produce fiery signals, to today's computer-automated structures, the world's vast network of lighthouses continues to provide a vital link to safety for those men and women who travel at sea. The ideal young person's introduction, Lighthouses...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810959585
• ISBN13: 9780810959583
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 12.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7