Bibliograph

Was Moby Dick real?, Laura Baskes Litwin

Type

Label

Was Moby Dick real?, Laura Baskes Litwin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Was Moby Dick real?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

990803102

Responsibility statement

Laura Baskes Litwin

Series statement

I want to know

Summary

The tale of the giant white whale immortalized in Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel was inspired by horrifying real events: the shipwreck of a whaling boat and the desperate efforts of its twenty-man crew to survive. With accessible text and vivid full-color imagery, this engrossing volume investigates both the legend and the true story behind Moby Dick. Entertaining fast facts and insightful sidebars will keep elementary-level readers engaged throughout. A Further Reading list with books and websites encourages further exploration

Target audience

juvenile

Classification