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