Publication Date:May 1, 2001 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Brand New, Great Value! Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description Filled with fun facts about America's most fascinating landmarks, this book is a must for every traveler and trivia fan! Readers of all ages can travel around North America and the world as they learn the answers to over 140 challenging lighthouse trivia questions. Sample trivia includes What lighthouse was the first built in the United States?; The first Civil War battle took place near an Atlantic lighthouse after Major Robert Anderson refused to surrender. Which lighthouse was positioned near this battle and the retreat of Fort Sumter's Union troops?; Which lighthouse has no source of electricity or any other source of light but gives light every night?
Customer Reviews:
A "must" for all American lighthouse buffsAugust 8, 2001 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lighthouse Trivia is a delightful and compact 83-page book filled with a wealth of 145 distinctive facts about American lighthouses presented in a multiple choice Q&A format. Readers of all ages can test their knowledge (and that of their friends and family!) of lighthouse lore while learning the answers to such questions as where was the first document lighthouse in history; which lighthouse has a ghost that screams 'keep away" in Portuguese; what an Argand lamp is; which U.S. lighthouse is the most isolated; and what a "Texas Tower" is. Fun and informative, Lighthouse Trivia is a "must" for all American lighthouse buffs.
