First Sail: An Adventure Story Designed to Help New Sailors Learn the Ropes

Richard Henderson

ISBN 10: 0870334425 / ISBN 13: 9780870334429

Published by Schiffer Kids, 1993

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.13G1G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Sail: An Adventure Story Designed to Help New Sailors Learn the Ropes
• Publisher: Schiffer Kids
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0870334425
• ISBN 13: 9780870334429
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jennifer Heyd Wharton
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

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

• 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.

From the Back Cover

This entertaining and beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the basics of sailing.