Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Resc..., Robert J. Skead
Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Resc..., Robert J. Skead
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Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue

Author: Robert J. Skead, Robert A. Skead

Narrator: Brian Holden

Unabridged: 4 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 11/26/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Twins John and Ambrose Clark find themselves aiding the patriots once again as they help work on a top-secret submarine that could end the war … and also look for a way to rescue their captured older brother. Based on the real Bushnell's Turtle, book two of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series is a fun way for children to experience American history.After working as spies to aid the Colonies and delivering a message to General George Washington himself, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. This time, the boys step up to help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots, and end up in an even more dangerous situation—trying to man one of the first submarines. But the biggest challenge may be finding a way to free their imprisoned older brother.In addition to bringing to life America's war for independence, including information on the first submarine built in America, Submarines, Secrets, and a Daring Rescue:Teaches children about the Revolutionary War from a kid's perspectiveIs packed with historical information that is entertaining and educationalContains discussion questions, backgrounds on the real-life historical persons featured in the book, historical letters, and a glossary of key termsCan be used alongside school curriculum and as a homeschool resourceAmerican Revolutionary War Adventures:Are great for young readers ages 8-12 who like historyAre a fictionalized stories from history inspired by real events and peopleAre perfect for back to school or summer reading challengesMake a great gift for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, or other gift-giving occasions

Reviews

Goodreads review by Martha on December 18, 2015

While I was not the intended audience for this book, I found this read a fun learning experience. I will be adding this book to my school year on the Revolutionary war topic. This exciting adventure story about a set of twins also explores the early history of submarines as far back as the Revolutio......more

Goodreads review by Jalynn on November 30, 2015

About the Book: In this second book in the American Revolutionary War Adventure series, Submarines, Secrets, and a Daring Rescue, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. Inspired by their success in delivering a secret mes......more

Goodreads review by Vera on August 14, 2015

I previously, with my granddaughter, reviewed Patriots, Redcoats & Spies and am so very pleased to again review a book in the American Revolutionary War Adventures series penned by the father/son team of The Robert Skeads. These books take me back in my memories to when my children (now with grown c......more

Goodreads review by Diane on December 31, 2015

I found Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue to be a great read and I even learned that there was a submarine used in the Revolutionary War invented by David Bushnell. The story is fiction but much of it has historical facts throughout. I also liked that the Clark family has Faith in the Lord to......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay on January 16, 2016

Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue  This wonderful adventure book. Are you looking a book that helps with educational help with you children. Well that draws your boys and girls. It has talks about the history of America during the Revolutionary War.This is the second book of the series. It got......more