Title |
The coast mappers
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Names |
Morrison, Taylor.
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Book Number |
BR015775
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Title Status |
Active
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Medium |
Braille
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Download Link |
Volume 1.
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Annotation |
Tells how George Davidson and other scientists hired by the U.S. Coast Survey in the mid-1800s created nautical charts of California, Oregon, and Washington. Describes their hardships: perilous cliffs, harsh winters, and tense relations with local Indians. Explains surveying techniques and copperplate printing. For grades 4-7. 2004.
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Local Subject |
Geography - GOG
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Juvenile Book - JU
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Travel & Geography - TRA
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Juvenile Non-Fiction - JN
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History, United States - HUS
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History - HST
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Young Adult Book - YA
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Short Book - SH
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Sciences - SCI
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Young Adult Non-Fiction - YN
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Geology & Earth Sciences - GEO
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Sea Stories - SEA
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Technology & Computers - TEC
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Historical Fiction - 19th Century - HIN
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Braille Book Review, Jan-Feb 2006 - B106
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Audience Notes |
For grades 4-7.
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LC Subject |
Cartography - Pacific Coast (U.S.) - History - 19th century - Juvenile literature
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Surveying - Pacific Coast (U.S.) - History - 19th century - Juvenile literature
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Pacific Coast (U.S.) - Maps - Juvenile literature
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Call Number |
j623.89297 JNF
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Language |
English
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Released |
2004
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Publication Info |
Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2004 (American Printing House for the Blind, transcribing agency. American Printing House for the Blind, distributor.)
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Original Publication |
Transcription of: New York : Houghton Mifflin, c2004.
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