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By Kristen · 24 posts · 186 views
By Kristen · 24 posts · 186 views
last updated Feb 17, 2018 05:02PM
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One of Barton's best. And the illustrations are gorgeous.
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During World War I, Great Britain wanted to find a way to protect their supply ships from German U-Boats. Norman Wilkinson decided to camouflage ships by painting confusing, or dazzling, designs on them. I especially love Chris Barton's author's note in which he describe how curiosity drives his research process.
Recommended for grades 4 - 6. ...more
Recommended for grades 4 - 6. ...more
HCPL Juv Nonfiction 940.459 Bar Lexile: 990L
During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than four tho ...more
During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than four tho ...more
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A beautiful non-fiction picture books at the "dazzle" ships of WWI. This is such a fun book to not only learn about this interesting piece of history but to discuss the concepts of camouflage, optical illusions, and other art. I loved it!
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Nov 23, 2017
Beth
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it was amazing
Shelves:
picture-books,
mentor-texts,
nonfiction,
social-studies,
middle-grade-picture-book,
history,
art
Chris Barton is one of my all-time favorite nonfiction writers because not only are his stories interesting and little-known, but his writing is full of voice and make for great mentor texts.
Great voice and a fascinating true story I had never heard of before.
Don't miss the author's note! Barton's insight into an author's high-quality research process is important for all young researchers to hear!
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Aug 24, 2017
Mary Ann
marked it as to-read
Oct 02, 2017
K8
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read-in-2017
Nov 18, 2017
Nicole
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Joshua Whiting
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really liked it
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Dec 30, 2017
Maggi Rohde
marked it as to-read
