The Sinking of the Vasa
The Sinking of the Vasa
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The Sinking of the Vasa

Written by Russell Freedman & illustrated by William Low
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5 - 9
Reading age
44
Page count
46
Words per page
970L
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Aug 14, 2018
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Newbery Medalist Freedman explores the mystery of the sinking of the great Swedish warship, the “Vasa, “ on her maiden voyage in 1628, and her resurrection from the seas centuries later. Full color.

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the oceanexplorersboatshistoryboats, ships and underwater vehicles17th centurywarshipwrecksmilitary and wars

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781627798662
    Publication Date
    August 14, 2018
    Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
    Page Count
    44
    Words Per Page
    46
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017957923
    Lexile® Level
    970L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    196459
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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