Search Results: Returned 17 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 17
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2000., Penguin Books Call No: 910.45 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An inspiration for the Herman Melville novel Moby Dick, this book describes how the Essex from Nantucket was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale in 1820 in the far reaches of the South Pacific.
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2000., Viking Call No: 910 .9164 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells the story of the Essex, a whaleship that set sail from Nantucket in 1819 on a routine voyage, and was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale in the South Pacific, setting the twenty-man crew adrift in three tiny boats.
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-- True story of the whaleship Essex.2015., Juvenile, Puffin Books Call No: 910.9164 PHILBRICK Edition: Young Readers Edition. Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s) Summary Note: The incredible true story of the epic adventure and harrowing disaster that inspired "Moby Dick."--p.4 of cover.
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2006., Viking Call No: 973.2 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England that discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, and the impact of the King Philip's War.
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2006., Viking Call No: 973.2 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England that discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, and the impact of the King Philip's War.
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Ã2006., Penguin Books Call No: U S HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England that discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, and the impact of the King Philip's War.
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2009, c2006., Pre-adolescent, Puffin Books Call No: 973.2 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An adaptation of Nathaniel Philbrick's "Mayflower" for young people, telling of the ship's voyage in 1620, the experiences of the Pilgrims in coastal New England, the relationship between colonists and Native Americans, and the causes and conduct of King Philip's War. Includes maps, photographs, and a time line.
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2009., Juvenile, PUFFIN BOOKS Call No: 973.2 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Follows the passengers of the Mayflower as they sail across the Atlantic and arrive in America, coming to form a peace with the Native peoples that is shattered by the arrival of new English leaders.
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2006., Pre-adolescent, Puffin Books Call No: 973.2 PHILBRICK Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An adaptation of Nathaniel Philbrick's "Mayflower" for young people, telling of the ship's voyage in 1620, the experiences of the Pilgrims in coastal New England, the relationship between colonists and Native Americans, and the causes and conduct of King Philip's War. Includes maps, photographs, and a time line.
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2002., Juvenile, G.P. Putnam's Sons Call No: 910.45 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. Based on the author's adult book "In the Heart of the Sea.".
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c2007., Pre-adolescent, Findaway World ; Audio Bookshelf Call No: 910 .9164 Edition: Unabridged. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the sinking of the American whaleship "Essex" by a violent whale in November 1820 and the survival story of its crew.
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c2002., G.P. Putnam's Call No: 910 .9164 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. Based on the author's adult book "In the Heart of the Sea."
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-- True story of the whaleship Essex2004, c2002., Juvenile, Puffin Call No: 910 .9164 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. Based on the author's adult book "In the Heart of the Sea."
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-- True story of the whaleship Essex2004, c2002., Juvenile, Puffin Call No: 910 .9164 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. Based on the author's adult book "In the Heart of the Sea."
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2003., Viking Call No: 910.973 PHI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: One of the largest voyages of discovery the Western world had ever seen; the goal was to cover the Pacific Ocean and plant the American flag around the world.
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2004., Penguin Books Call No: Adventure 910.73 Phi Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Uncovers the multitude of scientific accomplishments achieved by the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842 and explains how the personal flaws of its captain, Charles Wilkes, almost cost the expedition its place in history.
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-- George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the fate of the American Revolution[2016], Viking Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Examines the American Revolution with a focus on the relationship between Benedict Arnold and George Washington and the effect Arnold's treason likely had on America's future as a free nation. Includes maps, sketches, and photographs.