shipbuilding

Discusses how science helped the Pilgrims make the journey across the ocean and build a new home for themselves in the New World.

Presents the history of boats and ships, from the earliest rowed boats and sailing ships to nuclear-powered vessels, discussing many of the different types of vessels as well as how they were built, crewed, and used.

Readers will explore the creation of these mobile ocean giants.

Readers will learn about the ingenious engineering behind the submarines, from construction to the ins-and-outs of how they work, and more. STEM concepts help readers understand the science that makes submarines possible.

Text and illustrations explore how ships are built.

"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.

Coming of age in the shadow of northern England's shipyards, young Dominic is torn between the extremes of his shipbuilder family's lifestyle, a complex bully to whom he finds himself irresistibly drawn, and the tightrope-walking girl he loves.

"Follow the development of trains, planes and ships, as they have grown more powerful, faster, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition"--Provided by publisher.

An extended picture book about the history and construction of the steamship SS United States, its designer William Francis Gibbs, and author/illustrator David Macaulay's personal story of immigration to America on board the SS United States.

A look at the design and construction of the "Titanic.".