Author: Sally M. Walker
Why Selected: Choice from suggested list
Literary Merit: Non-Fiction account of a Civil War Submarine that was discovered after a search of Charleston Harbor. Discussion of the development of a submarine vessel and a good explanation of how submarines work using buoyancy. The book also gives great detail into the search and discovery, plus the painstaking search for answers as to why it sank and who the crew members were.
Share: A decent example for an inquiry project. There were a lot of unanswered questions and how they found the answers was creative at times. Not really a read aloud, a little long and it probably only appeals to those who are fascinated with the Civil War or sea vessels.
Appeal: 3rd-8th grade, but it would take the right kid.
Awards: Sibert - 2006
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