Humble, Richard

Brief text and labeled illustrations discuss the structure, uses, and history of a wide variety of vessels, from ancient Egyptian warships and Greek triremes to modern aircraft carriers and ocean liners.

Detailed illustrations and text describe the layout of a World War II aircraft carrier and the living conditions of the crew.

Discusses the voyages of Columbus, da Gama, Magellan, and other great explorers.

Describes the features and life on board the Dreadnought battleship, the first warship to use turbine engines and oil fuel as well as coal.

Discusses the voyages of Columbus across the Atlantic, which he thought would lead to the discovery of a new route to Asia.

Discusses the explorer's formative years in Scotland, training as a missionary, expeditions to Africa, and many discoveries there.

Describes the explorations and discoveries of Vasco da Gama.

Describes the life and expeditions of the Norwegian explorer who first reached the South Pole.

Describes the history of submarines, how they work, the weapons they carry, and their uses in war and peace time. Includes a glossary and a list of submarines in service today and the countries they represent.