submarines (ships)

Examines the history of submarines in the U.S. Navy, describes their characteristics, looks at different types ofsubmarines, and discusses how they are used, their crews, and their future.

Photographs and text offer an introduction to submarines, labeling the different parts of a submarine, explaining what submarines are used for, describing how they work, and covering other related topics.

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie deep into the sea, where they meet up with dolphins, sharks, and octopi as they search for the answer to an ancient riddle.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the different kinds of machines which are used at sea.

From the start of WWII, German U-boats waged a merciless war against Allied shipping. Readers will learn how the Wolfpack came close to starving Britain into surrender, but how the heroism and skill of the Merchant Navy and Royal Navy eventually overcame the U-boat menace, sending the bulk of Hitler's submarine fleet to the bottom of the ocean.

Compares and contrasts the military capabilities of a variety of Navy vessels and warcraft.

Describes several submariner careers, the Navy's training programs for eleven- to seventeen-year-olds, and daily life working on a submarine.

Profiles some of the different submarines used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their designs, weapons, and uses.

An American frigate tracks down a ship-sinking submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.

Describes submarines, discussing their history, uses, and the training and skills necessary to work on one.