Sinking the Sultana : a civil war story of imprisonment, greed, and a doomed journey home
(Book)
Author
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
196 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile Measure
1090L
Status
Summary
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CCL - Douglas - Young Adult Nonfiction | YA 973.75 WAL | On Shelf |
| CCL - Glenrock - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 917.704 WAL | On Shelf |
| Fremont School District - Dubois - Young Adult Nonfiction | YA 917.704 WALKE | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Personal narratives.
Prisoners of war -- Confederate States of America -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners of war -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Steam-boiler explosions -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Steamboat disasters -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Sultana (Steamboat) -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners of war -- Confederate States of America -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Prisoners of war -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Steam-boiler explosions -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Steamboat disasters -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Sultana (Steamboat) -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 7.7, 6 Points
Level 7.7, 6 Points
Lexile Measure
1090
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-191) and index.
Summary
The worst maritime disaster in American history wasn't the Titanic. It was the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi River and it could have been prevented.
Reading Level
1090L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walker, S. M. (2017). Sinking the Sultana: a civil war story of imprisonment, greed, and a doomed journey home (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Sally M. 2017. Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Sally M. Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home Candlewick Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walker, Sally M. Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home First edition., Candlewick Press, 2017.
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