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Secrets Of A Civil War Submarine: Solving The Mysteries Of The H.L. Hunley 

 by Sally M. Walker

 

In 1864, the H.L. Hunley was the first submarine ever to sink a ship in battle, but something went wrong. The Hunley and her crew never returned from the battle. Then in 1995 this ship made history once again, when it was discovered on the ocean floor. Discover how archaeologists pieced together the fascinating story of this ship and her crew.                                        Scholastic.com

Learn more about the author Sally M. Walker by visiting her web site at  http://www.sallymwalker.com

Summer Reading Response Guide

Guides for reading nonfiction text

Aside from the required reader, 8th grade students enrolled in the Gifted and Talented ELA program will also read one of the following books:

Fahrenheit 451     Ray Bradbury

The Hunger Games    Suzanne Collins

Among the Hidden   Margaret Peterson Haddix

Uglies       Scott Westerfeld

Summer Reading Response Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall!