You Wouldn't Want to Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship! Grisly Tasks You'd Rather Not Do

- Fits in well with social studies and U.S. history curricula.- Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations.- Includes glossary and index.- Excellent tie-in to literature, as the tale of the Essex inspired Herman Melville's classic book, Moby Dick.National Social Studies Education Standards: Grades K-4II. Time, Continuity, and Change- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the pastI. Culture- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and differentCook, Peter is the author of 'You Wouldn't Want to Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship! Grisly Tasks You'd Rather Not Do', published 2004 under ISBN 9780531123560 and ISBN 0531123561.