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Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson
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4 out of 5
Based on 16 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
When Captain John Ericsson wasn't busy succeeding, he was busy failing...gloriously, Captain Ericsson's inventions--a sleek and effecient fire engine, a speedy steam locomotive--were regularly met with uninspired scorn and disdain. Undaunted by these setbacks, he set to work for the Union army on an ironclad ship torival the Confederate Merrimac. His design was greeted with the usual skepticism, b... More
Book Information
PublisherHoliday House
BindingSchool & Library Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100823416267
ISBN-13978-0823416264
Publication Date11/01/2004
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About Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge (Author) : Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge include Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson, The Legend of Strap B... more
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About Andrew Glass (Illustrator) : Andrew Glass is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Andrew Glass include Cajun Through and Through, The Tortoise and the H... more
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