submarines

An adaptation of Jules Verne's "20,000 leagues under the sea," the classic tale of a sea monster terrorizing the ocean turning out to be a submarine, and the capture of the reader by enigmatic Captain Nemo.

An introduction to military submarines, with photos, facts, and key words.

HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT! Learn about the men and women of the US Navy who defend the United States at sea and guard United States waters.

A French professor and his two companions sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo.

Explores what a submarine is and what makes it a mega machine.

Provides an overview of the design, uses, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Navy submarines. Presented in English and Spanish (bilingual).

"It has been centuries since the oceans rose and swallowed up all the nations of men. Now only beasts and unseen horrors lurk below the waves, kept in check by one man: Captain Nemo, in his legendary ship the Nautilus. Until one day, young Arona comes onboard his ship, a stowaway from times long past, giving Nemo his first crew member in years. But as he raises the young orphan in his image, she begins to have questions that ask Nemo to dredge up the past: what has become of the world? Can it be saved? And was it all worth it?"--Back cover.

Chronicles the experiences of forty Americans who hid from the Japanese in the mountains of the central Philippines at the end of World War II and recounts the daring rescue mission attempted by the submarine Crevalle.

Introduces different submarines and other military ships with a focus on their distinct technical capabilities.

"A . . . true WWII account of the maritime attack on the RMS Laconia off the West African coast"--Provided by publisher.