France to France leave Antarctica to starboard!

November through February... just imagine being alone on a sailboat for more than three months, no stops allowed--avoiding icebergs, rounding the three capes...

"Join" sailor Rich Wilson as he races his sailboat, Great American III, around the world, solo, non-stop, in the sailing race, Vendee Globe 2008. Experience the thrill of the race with NIE content; online updates, ships log, audio, video, and real-time tracking! Rich Wilson is the only U.S. entrant in this 30 boat race.

Weekly features published in The Courant and written by a team of experts, cover science, geography, math, history, current events, international relations, oceans, climate change and more.

Don't miss this real-time adventure program!

ORDER AND RECEIVE:
  • Classroom set of 25 eCourants on 14 Wednesdays (and one Tuesday), containing quarter-page news and activities
  • Online Teacher Guide
  • Online access to the interactive Ocean Challenge website containing Q & A, ships log, audio, video, real-time tracking and more.

PROGRAM NOTES

Deadline
November 7, 2008
Program Dates
Nov 12, 19, 26
Dec 3, 10, 17, 23 (Tues.), 31, 2008
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18, 2009
Cost
eCourant NO COST (sponsored)
$131.25 value
Available statewide