Big Bad Ironclad!
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 2 hour read

Big Bad Ironclad!

By Nathan Hale

Book #2 in the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series

The story of the American Civil War and the development of ironclad warships.

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128 pages· 10,441 words· Est. 2 hour read
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During the Civil War, a fierce race unfolds between the North and South to build the ultimate ironclad warships. As the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia clash, the stakes are high, with the future of naval warfare hanging in the balance. Will these iron giants sink or redefine the battlefield? Dive into a gripping tale of innovation, strategy, and historical intrigue, where leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Gideon Welles navigate the turbulent waters of war. Discover how these ironclads not only altered the course of a war but also the future of naval combat.

From the publisher

Uncover the story of the Civil War’s ironclad warships with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! Ships are great for transport and sieges, but they tend to start leaking when cannons are fi red at them. But what if the ship is covered with iron? Assuming it doesn’t sink to the bottom of the ocean, wouldn’t it be stronger and better than any other ship out there? This is the question that begins a race between the North and the South to come up with the biggest, best ironclad warships. Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and TRUE stories of American history. Read them all–if you dare! Get Big Bad Ironclad! and two other Hazardous Tales in the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Second 3-Book Boxed Set, available now!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
10,441
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
GN280L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about places and regionsBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~I
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
152445
Publication
Published
August 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419703959

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