Baron Crocodile: The Story of Horatio Nelson
by Newbery, Elizabeth
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AR Book Level
5.6
AR Points
1
Word Count
3,305
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
208791 EN
About this book
Chronicles the rise of British naval hero Horatio Nelson, from his early days as a sickly boy to the daring commander who helped secure Britain's supremacy at sea. The book follows his most famous campaigns, including the pivotal Battle of Trafalgar, and reveals the personal costs he endured losing an arm and an eye and the colorful nickname "Baron Crocodile" given by his contemporaries. Through accessible text and vivid illustrations, young readers learn about Nelson's strategic brilliance, the political turmoil of his era, and the personal relationships that shaped his legacy.
