B is for Beacon

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The Great Lakes, with the rivers, canals, and channels that connect them, form one of the busiest waterways in the world. Lighthouses were needed to secure the safety of ships over these freshwater seas. But over the hundreds of years since the first lighthouse was established on the Great Lakes in 1781, these structures have come to represent something beyond their initial navigational function. Often situated on remote and beautiful shorelines, lighthouses hold a special fascination for people, serving as symbols of courage, perseverance, safety, and comfort. B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet uses poetry and expository text in this alphabetical exploration of the history of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, detailing famous structures, local lore, as well as notable moments in Great Lakes history.

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B is for Beacon submitted by SBNB on July 5, 2020, 10:18pm This is a great picture book about the lighthouses of the Great Lakes! It can be a quick read, or you can take your time and read all the extra, interesting information included. Nice pictures too!

I enjoyed the illustrations submitted by LatitudeB on August 22, 2020, 12:19pm This is a fun and informative picture book.

Local Learning submitted by choichr on July 7, 2022, 10:59am This book provides a fun way to learn a bit about local history. As with most books in this format, there is additional information on the side that you can choose to read if you would like to learn a bit more. This book can also be used to teach rhyme.

The illustrations in the book were okay but they felt a bit unfinished.