Longitude : the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time
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Published
New York : Walker, 1995., New York : Walker, [1995].
Physical Desc
viii, 184 pages ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 7
Status
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Published
New York : Walker, 1995., New York : Walker, [1995].
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
9780802713124
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9.7, 7 Points
Level 9.7, 7 Points
Lexile measure
1320
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-180) and index.
Description
The story of mariners' centuries-long search for ways of determining longitude that tells not only of the scientific advances but of the perseverance, pettiness, politics, & interesting anecdotes involved. Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest, and of John Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking. Through Dava Sobel's consummate skill, Longitude will open a new window on our world for all who read it.
Target Audience
1320,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,High School,11,12,Quiz: 19827,Guided reading level: NR.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sobel, D. (1995). Longitude: the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time . Walker.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sobel, Dava. 1995. Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time. Walker.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sobel, Dava. Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Walker, 1995.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sobel, Dava. Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Walker, 1995.
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