ships

Fifteen-year-old Thomas sets sail on a German ship bound for Cuba in 1939 along with more than nine hundred German Jews expecting to be granted safe haven on the island, but he discovers that although the passengers have landing permits, they may not be allowed to enter the country.

Text and photographs describe the great passenger liners that traveled between the United States and Europe in the first half of the twentieth century.

As the only passenger, and the only female, on a transatlantic voyage in 1832, thirteen-year-old Charlotte finds herself caught between a murderous captain and a mutinous crew.

Reccounts the legend of the Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship reported to bring harsh storms and misfortune to any that cross her path.

"This . . . guide to the science of seafaring explores how methods of moving over the sea have changed through the centuries, from using oars and simple sails to huge nuclear powered ships. It covers how technology has allowed us to stay afloat, navigate, move through water, and survive bad weather--and even go below the surface, as in the . . . submarine"--Provided by publisher.

"A longtime captain of a refrigerated cargo ship named Clementine narrates the many adventures of the ship, from its building in the 1930s through the next five decades of travel"--.

Ships arrive and leave from ports. People want and need goods that are carried on big ships.

Thomas the Tank Engine crashes through the earth where he lands next to a pirate ship and meets Sailor John and his boat, Skiff.

Surveys the history of ships and their uses, from the first sailing ships to the ocean liners of today.

"Magnus and his friends set sail for the farthest borders of Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat, Loki's demonic ship full of zombies"--Provided by publisher.