Let's set sail -- The parts of a boat -- Lifeboats to the rescue -- Gone fishing -- At the fishing harbor -- Hard at work -- Towing tugboats -- Heave-ho, make it go -- Ready, steady, race! -- All aboard -- A day on the canal -- Inside a car ferry -- Record breakers -- Loading up at the port -- Time for fun -- At the floating market -- Super submarines -- Inside a submarine -- Military boats -- Fun floating facts -- Can you spot?
Summary:
Take to the water with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related! Each double-page spread features a different group of boats and other watercraft to explore, such as helpful lifeboats, racing dragon boats and super submarines. Discover rowing, fishing and record-breaking boats from around the world, plus hard-working ships such as icebreakers and fireboats. Explore inside a car ferry, visit the floating market and find out how a boat floats. Filled with hundreds of different boats, ships, subs, and other wonderful watercraft, even the most avid young boat fanatic will discover new vessels they haven't seen before!
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.