| The Story of the Lighthouse | |
| Section 02 | What is a lighthouse? Do all lighthouses look alike? |
| Section 03 | Where are lighthouses located? |
| Section 04 | How could one lighthouse be distinguished from another? What happens in fog when the light isn't visible? |
| Section 05 | What fuels produced light? |
| Section 06 | When were the first lighthouses built in the U.S.? |
| Section 07 | What is the difference between a lighthouse and a light station? |
| Section 08 | What were the duties of the lighthouse keepers? |
| Section 09 | What part of the government controlled lighthouses? |
| Section 10 | What is the most important aspect of the lighthouse? |
| Section 11 | What is happening to lighthouses at present? |
| Section 12 | Lighthouse Facts |
| Section 13 | Bibliography |
| Section 14 | Glossary |
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