Title:
The Discovery of longitude
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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.
Reading Grade level:
4.6.
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Program Information:
Grade 6 Science
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ISBN:
9781455616374
9781455616381
Publisher:
Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub. Co., 2012.