Lighthouses emit lights to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots. These beacons may be housed in a tower, building or other structure. Lighthouses identify hazards such as dangerous reefs, rocks, and coastlines. They may also be used as a guide to safe harbors.
Read the recently published nonfiction picture book for children, then learn more at the websites:
KEEPER OF THE LIGHT: JULIET FISH NICHOLS FIGHTS THE SAN FRANCISCO FOG by Caroline Arnold is a fascinating biography exploring the experiences of a light keeper in the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake and other challenges. Inspired by light keeper logs, the engaging story brings history alive for young readers.
JULIET FISH NICHOLS is a short article in Lighthouse Digest with useful information and photographs.
Go to http://www.lighthousedigest.net/Digest/StoryPage.cfm?StoryKey=2185
THE LIGHTHOUSE DIRECTORY identifies thousands of lighthouses around the world.
Go to http://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/
The PHAROLOGY website explores the history of lighthouses, how they work, and locations around the world.
Go to http://www.pharology.eu/
LOGBOOKS OF THE US LIGHTHOUSES, 1872-1940 from the National Archives is a fun way to introduce students to logbooks as primary sources.
Go to https://www.archives.gov/research/military/logbooks/lighthouses.html
ARC courtesy of Harry N. Abrams, an imprint of ABRAMS.
