Young World 2, Unit 5: Are We There Yet?
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This unit covers Transportation including the reasons for transportation, logical transportation options, the history of the bicycle, and unusual means of transportation. Here are some suggestions for native English speakers to delve deeper into the transportation theme:
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee Latham
This amazing biography of Nathaniel Bowditch was the winner of the Newbery Medal. Nat was a sailor in the 1800s who developed new techniques for navigation using math, despite having only attended school until he was 12. The book is the fascinating, griping and profoundly moving story of Nat’s hardships and his perseverance in overcoming them. (Lexile 570L) what is this?
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MVP*: Magellan Voyage Project, by Douglas Evans
Adam is competing against others for a four million dollar prize to be the first around the world in forty days without flying. Lots of action and adventure, and of course, an evil Baron. (Lexile 690L) what is this?
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Crossing on Time, by David Macaulay
From the development of the steam engine, to the building of steamships, to designing the SS United States, the last and most advanced of these stately ships, Macaulay does an amazing job explaining technical concepts with fantastic illustrations so that even those who might not think they had an interest in engines or shipbuilding will develop one by the end. (Lexile 1200L) what is this?
Family Stories Series: Are We There Yet?, by Enid Blyton
In this book, which is actually six volumes combined into one, beloved author Enid Blyton takes Mike, Belinda and Ann with their parents and Granny on a series of fun and outlandish summer adventures in a caravan, a houseboat and an ocean liner. what is this?
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Survivor Titanic, by Stephen Davies
There seem to be thousands of books written about the Titanic. It’s such an appealing story that continues to spark the imagination of so many. This book by Scholastic is only one of the many that we can recommend. The story describes the fictional characters of Jimmy, a twelve year old from Ireland and Omar a boy from Lebanon, and describes their adventures around ship with a gripping account of the event.
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Supplemental Activities
The Swiss Museum of Transport in Luzern is considered to be Switzerland’s most popular museum. It has exhibits on all trains, automobiles, ships and aircraft. There is something for everyone.