Carry on, Mr. Bowditch

by Jean Lee Latham

Other authorsJohn O'Hara Cosgrave (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 1955

Other editions

Description

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored The American Practical Navigator.

Tags

Beautiful Feet, BF Intermediate: 4th-6th, BF Middle School/Jr. High: 7th-8th, Sabbath Mood, SM Favorite Science Biographies, Reshelving Alexandria, RA Not to Miss Read Alouds for Children Ages 10-12, Honey for a Child's Heart, HfaCH Ages 9-12, HfaCH Ages 9-12 Historical Novels, AmblesideOnline, AO Year 5

Pages

251

Awards

William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1957-1958)
Newbery Medal (Medal Winner — 1956)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee — 1956-1957)

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