B is for Beacon : a Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet / written by Helen L. Wilbur and illustrated by Renée Graef.
"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the history of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, detailing famous structures, local lore, as well as notable moments in Great Lakes history"--Provided by the publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781585369164
- ISBN: 1585369160
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
- Publisher: Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2016]
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-10. |
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Subject: | Lighthouses > Great Lakes (North America) > History > Juvenile works. Alphabet books > Juvenile works. Lighthouses > Great Lakes (North America) > History. |
Genre: | Alphabet. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | VK 1023.3 .W55 2016 | 30775305516974 | Children's Collection | Available | - |
B Is for Beacon : A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet
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B Is for Beacon : A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet
The Great Lakes, with the rivers, canals, and channels that connect them, form one of the busiest waterways in the world. Lighthouses were needed to secure the safety of ships over these freshwater seas. But over the hundreds of years since the first lighthouse was established on the Great Lakes in 1781, these structures have come to represent something beyond their initial navigational function. Often situated on remote and beautiful shorelines, lighthouses hold a special fascination for people, serving as symbols of courage, perseverance, safety, and comfort. B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet uses poetry and expository text in this alphabetical exploration of the history of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, detailing famous structures, local lore, as well as notable moments in Great Lakes history.