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Briefly describes early sailing vessels such as Egyptian reed boats, viking longships, Chinese junks, and American frigates.

Discusses various types of ships and the roles they have played in peace and war throughout history.

Covers many aspects of the sea including: the evolution of ships and boats over the centuries, the history of seafaring, and the economic uses of the sea.

Describes the development of ships from canoes to oil tankers.

This book presents a brief history of the Global Positioning System, explains how GPS works, and describes the many uses of the GPS today.

After finding a way to teach the ship's crew members to understand navigation, Nat, a self-taught mathematician and astronomer in eighteenth-century Salem, Massachusetts, writes down his explanations and compiles them into "The American Practical Navigator," also known as the "Sailors' Bible.".

A definitive guide to the art and science of sailing boats of all types and sizes in all kinds of weather.

Presents a children's history of the voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and provides information on how the trip was financed, fifteenth-century navigational tools, and some of the problems Columbus and his crew encountered.

The world's largest sailing school offers the techniques it has perfected to help beginners become skilled sailors.

Text and photos provide an introduction to the history of boats, from simple floating logs and dugout canoes to high-tech fishing boats, icebreakers, and floating airports.