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John Paul Jones and the birth of the American Navy / Sarah Crickard.
The extraordinarily adventurous life of John Paul Jones will fascinate young readers with information about the extent of his travels and his hard-won mastery of sailing and naval warfare. His rapid rise within the navy will be an inspiration for readers as it is for all naval cadets. This informational text correlates to sate standards on patriotism and civics.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781499417623 (library bound : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781499417593 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 24 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Early life in Scotland -- A boy goes to sea -- Becoming a captain -- Becoming John Paul Jones -- The beginning of the American Revolution -- Sailing and fighting for the Continental Navy -- Invading England -- "I have not yet begun to fight" -- Winning the war and glory. |
| Target Audience Note: | 930 Lexile. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Adams PL Sys. - Geneva Branch | J 921 JON (Text) | 34207002019033 | Juvenile Biographies | Available | - |
| Ligonier PL - Ligonier | j 359.0092 C (Text) | 73571200125773 | Children's Nonfiction | Available | - |
