- The Lighthouse
- at Matinicus Rock
- Located near Matinicus, Maine
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- Our class became interested in the Matinicus Rock
Lighthouse located off the coast of Maine after reading Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie.
We researched more about Abbie's life and the lighthouse where she lived as a girl.
Two of our favorite books are listed below along with a great Reading Rainbow video.
We hope you enjoy reading our class collaborative poem about lighthouses.
- The Most Important Thing
about a Lighthouse
A lighthouse …
Shines lights to help guide ships through the night,
Uses horns to guide them through the fog,
Warns boats to stay away from ledges, rocks, and sandbars,
Helps ships find their way near the shore, and
Protects boats and ships so they can travel safely in the water.
But
the most important thing about a lighthouse is …
It keeps the sailors in the ships safe.
Written by
Mrs. Christiansen's
Second Grade Class
May, 2000
Our Favorite Books and Video
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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
Written by Connie Roop and Peter Geiger Roop
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Illustrated by
Peter E. Hanson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books, 1987
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Beacons of Light: Lighthouses
Written by Gail Gibbons
Publisher: William Morrow & Company, 1990.
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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
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A Reading Raindow™ video
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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P.O. Box 80669 - Lincoln, NE 68501
Our Favorite Websites
Picture of
Matinicus Rock Lighthouse
Postcard of Matinicus Rock
Lighthouse
History of Matinicus Rock
Lighthouse
Map Showing Location of Matinicus
Rock Lighthouse
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