Surrounded by Sea: Life on a New England Fishing Island
Surrounded by Sea: Life on a New England Fishing Island
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Surrounded by Sea: Life on a New England Fishing Island

Written by Gail Gibbons
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
35
Words per page
~669L
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Jan 3, 2006
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Discover what life is like season by season when you’re surrounded by the sea. See the ferry that brings people and supplies to the island and the fisherman preparing their nets for the summer fishing season. Learn about the significance of buoys, the workings of lobster traps, and the variety of boats you can see from the shore.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780823420216
    Publication Date
    January 3, 2006
    Publisher
    Holiday House
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    35
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2004054089
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    56194980
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~669L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    104927
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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