Those little vertical lines on the globe. Who knew that without them, life could be so topsy-turvy? Well, believe it or not, the discovery of how to calculate longitude on the high seas is actually one of those advancements that helped make our world “modern.” But don’t be fooled. Dava Sobel’s book, Longitude, isn’t some dense excerpt from a history book. Actually, the story of how we came to calculate longitude is a tale of intrigue and competition and an unexpected hero by the name of John Harrison. And his story will have you on the edge of your seat—because who said nonfiction had to be boring?
Genre: Nonfiction
Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4
You’ll like this book if: You like stories of discovery, high stakes, and unlikely heroes.
You won’t like this book if: You think you don’t like nonfiction. (Trust me: This book will change your mind!)
