The Discovery of longitude
Title
:
The Discovery of longitude
Personal Author EPSB
:
Joan Marie Galat
Summary
:
In the hope of winning a large reward offered by the British government, John Harrison set to work to construct a clock that worked at sea. Harrison's solution to the problem of time measurement at sea enabled sailors to cross the oceans of the world safely. But it was years before he was to receive the prize he had rightfully earned.
Year Published
:
2012
Physical Description
:
[unp.] ill.
Program Information
:
Grade 6 Science
Personal Subject
:
Harrison, John, 1693-1776.
Subject
:
Longitude -- Measurement -- History.
Chronometers -- History.
Clock and watch makers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Added Author
:
Lowe, Wes, illus.
Summary
:
In the hope of winning a large reward offered by the British government, John Harrison set to work to construct a clock that worked at sea. Harrison's solution to the problem of time measurement at sea enabled sailors to cross the oceans of the world safely. But it was years before he was to receive the prize he had rightfully earned.
ISBN
:
9781455616374
9781455616381
Publisher
:
Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub. Co., 2012.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Lymburn | 523.8 GAL | Book | 30269000003306 | Non-Fiction |