Title: Carry on, Mr. Bowditch
Description: This is without doubt one of the most inspiring books I've read.  Read it to my 6th graders every year, and of the many books I read to them, they rated it the highest every year.  I guarantee you will love it.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Navigation, Newbery Medal
Places: East coast
People: Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838)