Seabird (Paperback)

~ Holling C. Holling (Author) "SUMMER had come to the rocky coast of Greenland..." (more)
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"The subject takes the reader over the globe and provides room for imagination to aid history in vitalizing the period. The beauty of the illustrations gives the book distinction." -- Review

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"The subject takes the reader over the globe and provides room for imagination to aid history in vitalizing the period. The beauty of the illustrations gives the book distinction." Horn Book

"The subject takes the reader over the globe and provides room for imagination to aid history in vitalizing the period. The beauty of the illustrations gives the book distinction." Horn Book Guide

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (April 26, 1978) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395266815 ISBN-13: 978-0395266816 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #10 in  Books > Children's Books > Animals > Birds > Nonfiction

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Seabird a journey through time, September 29, 2000 By  Nick Triggs (Katoomba Australia) - See all my reviews I first read this book about thirty years ago, and would regularly re-visit it and other titles by this author, until I grew out of so called picture books. That I can still recall the pictures from Seabird, and the images that the cast in my mind testify to the quality of the writing. The journey from coastal whaling off Nantucket, to Greenland, the Pacific and the Yankee clippers that have forged their way into Legend, ending with one of the protaganists and his grandchild on a steamship in the 1920s will never leave me. Books like this should never die or be forgotten. You owe it to your children to make sure they read it. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Age of Discovery, August 7, 1998 By A Customer This review is from: Seabird (Hardcover) From its inception in the 1940's, Seabird has offered children of all ages a rich blend of New World nautical history, from tall-masted ships to steamships, all woven into an adventure of global exploration by sea. Highly recommended. To this day Seabird evokes sights and sounds of whaling days and early coal-powered ships. I smell the greased hemp lines and the rendered blubber, the sulphurous fumes of steamers, kelp, and the sea itself. The early youth, perhaps reading alone or read to, becomes a lean young sailor, develops character, and passes into old age through four generations -- a most remarkable transition when one knows so little of aging or history. Holling was a master author, first of Paddle to the Sea, later of more land-based novels, each rich in full-page color images. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Another twaddle free classic, November 17, 2006 By  K. Rose (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Any of Holling C. Holling books are worthy of a space on your personal library shelf. "Seabird" is a wonderful story celebrating the art of sailing as passed down generation by generation while exploring topics of geography, sea life, geology, and history. It engages the mind and investigates new interests. The illustrations are impressive and intriguing.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Seabird I enjoyed this book as a kid..my kids enjoyed it growing up, now it's time for the grandkids to enjoy it! Published 1 month ago by Glen A. Ridnour 5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids' book Holling writes GREAT adventure stories that provoke kids to think of the big picture as well as the details! I love his books, ever since I was little. Read more Published 2 months ago by Craig Szwed 4.0 out of 5 stars Seabird, Same great story I loved this book as a child. I bought 9 copies to give to my kids. They loved it too. A problem is that the colors in the paperback version are not as brilliant as... Read more Published 5 months ago by Clifford W. Lazar 3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book Although not as good as Paddle to the Sea, Pagoo, or Minn of the Mississippi, Seabird is worth reading. Read more Published 10 months ago by Lifelearner 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and unforgettable story I haven't forgotten it in the 20 years since I last read it. I'm ordering it right now to read it with my sons. Read more Published on May 2, 2000 by Robert Ellison Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 26, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395266815
• ISBN-13: 978-0395266816
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seabird a journey through time, September 29, 2000

By	Nick Triggs (Katoomba Australia) - See all my reviews

I first read this book about thirty years ago, and would regularly re-visit it and other titles by this author, until I grew out of so called picture books. That I can still recall the pictures from Seabird, and the images that the cast in my mind testify to the quality of the writing. The journey from coastal whaling off Nantucket, to Greenland, the Pacific and the Yankee clippers that have forged their way into Legend, ending with one of the protaganists and his grandchild on a steamship in the 1920s will never leave me. Books like this should never die or be forgotten. You owe it to your children to make sure they read it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Age of Discovery, August 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Seabird (Hardcover)

From its inception in the 1940's, Seabird has offered children of all ages a rich blend of New World nautical history, from tall-masted ships to steamships, all woven into an adventure of global exploration by sea. Highly recommended.

To this day Seabird evokes sights and sounds of whaling days and early coal-powered ships. I smell the greased hemp lines and the rendered blubber, the sulphurous fumes of steamers, kelp, and the sea itself.

The early youth, perhaps reading alone or read to, becomes a lean young sailor, develops character, and passes into old age through four generations -- a most remarkable transition when one knows so little of aging or history. Holling was a master author, first of Paddle to the Sea, later of more land-based novels, each rich in full-page color images.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another twaddle free classic, November 17, 2006

By	K. Rose (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Any of Holling C. Holling books are worthy of a space on your personal library shelf. "Seabird" is a wonderful story celebrating the art of sailing as passed down generation by generation while exploring topics of geography, sea life, geology, and history. It engages the mind and investigates new interests. The illustrations are impressive and intriguing.