John Paul Jones and the Birth of the American Navy

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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: Spotlight on American History

Series and Publisher: Spotlight on American History

Annotation: An introduction to John Paul Jones, describing his early life, time at sea, and work for the Conitental Congress during the revolution.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #100272

Format: Perma-Bound Edition

Special Formats: Inventory Sale

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 08/01/15

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-499-41759-4 Perma-Bound: 0-605-86920-0

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-499-41759-3 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-86920-2

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2015014251

Dimensions: 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
Jones, John Paul,. 1747-1792. Juvenile literature.
Jones, John Paul,. 1747-1792.
United States. Navy. Biography. Juvenile literature.
United States. Navy.
Admirals. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Admirals.
United States. History. Revolution, 1775-1783. Naval operations. Juvenile literature.
United States. History. Revolution, 1775-1783. Naval operations.

Language: English

Word Count: 1,937

Reading Level: 5.7

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.7 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 178442 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 930L

John Paul Jones is remembered as the first hero of the young American Navy. He raided the British coast during the American Revolution, capturing or sinking more than forty enemy ships in one of the greatest naval battles in our nation's military history. Readers will enjoy this thrilling account of the birth and growth of the American Navy, brought to life through engaging text, rich color photos, and primary source materials.

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