Reviews
Tools of Navigation:
A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Telling Time

"This delightful mix of science, history, and adventure makes the perfect basis for a unit study on navigation or as an adjunct to a unit on exploration."
—Eclectic Homeschool Online

"Information-packed resource."
—Curriculum Connections (School Library Journal supplement)

"Provides an intriguing and informative look at how humans have managed to find their way across the globe."
—School Library Journal

"Lively text. . . a handy resource."
—VOYA magazine, February 2006

"Tools of Navigation will provide you with skills and inspiration."
—Kim Kavin, editor of Voyaging magazine

"A delightful exploration of how humans through the ages have found their way and sought to depict and measure the world. "
—Terry Devitt, Editor, The Why Files, "The Science Behind the News"

"A wonderful example of how to clearly organize information about history, technology and science to appeal to the curiosity and learning capabilities of gifted students."
—Gifted Education News, December 2005

"A remarkable account of navigation and the problems presented to the early sailors."
—Ted Jones, Commodore of the Joshua Slocum Society

"This book has it all: history, science, math, inventions, vocabulary, art, diversity, and laughs!"
—Melissa Norkin, Editor, Cousteau Kids