Lighthouses for Kids

By Katherine L. House. Fascinating new kids' guide shines on the history and science of lighthouses and celebrates the whimsical wonder and essential role of lighthouses with 21 activities. Includes trues stories from keepers' kids who grew up in lighthouses, a brief, but enriching history of lighthouses and the important role they played in the development of world economies and trade. Presented in a fun and easy-to-understand tutorial of these engineering marvels; such as tying a bowline knot, building a model, and even making a solar marshmallow roaster. Ages 9-12 and kids of all ages. softcover, 112 pages.