First Sail: An Adventure Story Designed to Help New Sailors Learn the Ropes
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Language: English
Published by Schiffer Kids, 1993
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- Title
- First Sail: An Adventure Story Designed to Help New Sailors Learn the Ropes
- Author
- Richard Henderson
- Publisher
- Schiffer Kids
- Publication year
- 1993
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0870334425
- ISBN 13
- 9780870334429
- Illustrator
- Jennifer Heyd Wharton
A sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island, Maryland, teaches children essentials for safe and fun excursions in a sailboat.
Adam is an adventurous young boy yearning to learn the art of sailing. He lives in a city, so when his aunt and uncle extend an invitation for him to visit one summer, he eagerly seizes the opportunity. Adam’s cousin Beth takes him on an unforgettable first sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island.
While sailing across the waves with Adam and Beth, readers will learn
Adam is an adventurous young boy yearning to learn the art of sailing. He lives in a city, so when his aunt and uncle extend an invitation for him to visit one summer, he eagerly seizes the opportunity. Adam’s cousin Beth takes him on an unforgettable first sailing adventure to Dutch Ship Island.
While sailing across the waves with Adam and Beth, readers will learn
- basic nautical terms to points of sailing,
- channel markers and buoys,
- proper safety equipment,
- essential knots and bends, and
- insights into clouds and weather patterns.
Tailored for the middle grades, ages 7–10, First Sail uses engaging storytelling and meticulously labeled drawings so young readers will absorb a wealth of information.
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This entertaining and beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the basics of sailing.
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