Cover of Secrets of a Civil War submarine

Secrets of a Civil War submarine

Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley

by Sally M. Walker

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Dive into the thrilling story of the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy ship during the Civil War. Discover the mystery of its disappearance and the incredible efforts to uncover and preserve this historic vessel more than a century later. Explore the bravery, innovation, and archaeological adventure behind this underwater marvel.

Representation & Themes

HistoryAdventureScience & NatureHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical War
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1575058308
Pages
112
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
22,484

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

H.L. Hunley (Submarine)Submarines (Ships) -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryExcavations (Archaeology) -- South Carolina -- CharlestonUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations -- SubmarineCharleston (S.C.) -- AntiquitiesAntiquitiesSubmarineSubmarines (Ships)United States Civil War, 1861-1865Naval operationsExcavations (Archaeology)HistoryJuvenile literatureSubmarines (ships), juvenile literatureUnited states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, juvenile literatureUnited states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, naval operationsaward:Sibert_awardlexile:1060lexile_range:1001-1100age:min:9age:max:18grade:min:4grade:max:12

Places

CharlestonCharleston (S.C.)South CarolinaUnited States