Henry Shreve was not the first person to build a steamboat. In fact, a man named Mr. Fulton had been building them for a few years by the time Henry set out to build his.
Henry Shreve’s New Steamboat
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Product Description
Henry believed that the design of the boats could be improved, and he wanted to build a better version, even though everyone laughed at him and told him that his ideas would never work. His determination and conviction paid off, and the Washington became the prototype for future Mississippi River steamboats.
These books are printed in a special dyslexia-friendly font that makes them easier for some children with visual processing problems to read. A special feature of the books is that each two-page spread contains a QR code that links to audio of the book being narrated. Children can listen and follow along to help them learn the words that they are seeing.
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Race of the Lee and the Natchez
Additional Information
| Weight | .2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 8.5 × .2 in |
| ISBN | 9780880928913 |
| Author | Royal Fireworks Press |
| Publisher | Royal Fireworks Press |
| Format | Paperback |
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