ships

Discusses many different types of ships and boats and what they are used for.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's third-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the children on the Titanic, including details about their family life, adventures on the ship, and the dangers they faced at sea. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

"Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite ships. From ocean liners to aircraft carriers, discover the huge scale of some of the world's most amazing floating machines"--Backcover.

Explains how ships work, provides background on the history of sailing and steam power, and describes the size, shape, and unique capabilities and characteristics of several kinds of ships, including liners, warships, cargo vessels, ferries, icebreakers, and others.

Many surprises are in store when Miss Flora Endora Eliza LaBuena LaPasta invites Sir Sidney's Circus to travel and perform aboard her elegant ship, the SS Spaghetti.

Sheep on a deep-sea voyage run into trouble when it storms and are glad to come paddling into port.

Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrew's plans for "the safest ship on the ocearn" to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces ships to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a look at different boats, how they move, and their various uses.