ships

Provides a guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of boats.

Text, photographs, and diagrams offer explanations of how ships float and Archimedes' principle.

The first weapons of war are believed to have been wooden maces with stone heads. Today, computers are used in modern warfare to break codes, communicate, and spy on enemy forces. Examine significant military developments in military and security, one of the titles in the technology and innovation series.

"Danger washes ashore in the port of Silvertown, where a missing ship brings rumors of pirates. But before Prince Lucas and Lady Clara can investigate, a most unusual and rare gift arrives at the castle. At first, Prince Lucas and Lady Clara think nothing of it. Then their memories become hazy, and a newcomer who seemed like a friend might suddenly become a foe"--Provided by publisher.

"When a massive Festival of Ships sails into their town, the Peaches dive into the action, including a search for the missing World's Largest Rubber Duck"--Provided by publisher.

Mabel, a mouse with dreams of being a sea captain, embarks on a daring adventure with a model ship, bringing the man who built it and his son closer together.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A take a look! infographic offers more information about how ships sink in the Great Lakes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a quick facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, including Queen Anne's Revenge, RMS Titanic, and the SS Cotopaxi. Learn when, where, and how the ships sank, when they were discovered, and any artifacts that were recovered. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A take a look! infographic offers more information about how the Titanic sank, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a quick facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

ALWAYS READY: Learn about the Coast Guard and the men and women who battle hurricanes, pirate gangs, pollution, and other threats at home and around the world.

When Trim gets off to a bumpy start as ship's cat, new friends, human and animal, help him settle in.