Working Boats

An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft

17,95 €

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Beschreibung

<b>Explore ten incredible working boats—and discover how their crews, engines, and specialized equipment get important jobs done on the water.</b><br><br>“Boys and girls—and grown-ups—intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina’s <i>Working Boats</i>.”<br>—<i>The New York Times</i><br><br><i>Working Boats</i> is an illustrated hardcover picture book that takes curious kids ages 4+ inside ten real watercraft through detailed cross sections, exploded views, and full-page scenes. Young readers will discover how each vessel works, what its crew does, and how its design helps it accomplish its unique mission.<br><br><b>Inside this fascinating boat book, kids will:</b><br><ul><li>Go behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue</li><li>Explore a science research vessel and learn about its mission</li><li>Discover what it takes to work aboard a crabbing boat</li><li>See how water moves through a fireboat</li><li>Learn about radar, diesel engines, pumps, mechanics, and water-safety equipment</li><li>Meet the hardworking people who operate boats and experience daily life on board</li></ul><br>Combining maritime science, engineering, technology, and real-world careers, this fact-filled guide makes complex machinery engaging and easy to understand. Its intricate illustrations encourage children to study every page and make new discoveries with each reading.<br><br>A standout among boat books for kids, <i>Working Boats</i> is a memorable gift for boys and girls who love vehicles, machines, transportation, engineering, ocean adventures, or learning how things work. It makes a perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, classroom libraries, homeschool learning, and family reading.

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781632172594

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

308 x 234 x 10 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2022

Verlag / Hersteller

Random House LLC US