Text and illustrations teach young children about different types of ships, their parts, and what they are used for.

In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage to hunt whales. Fifteen months later the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale. Fearing cannibals on the islands to the west, the 20-man crew set out in three small boats for South America, almost 3,000 miles away. Three months later, only eight were left alive. This book shares a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of the whaling tradition,...

Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces ships to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Introduces children to the history of passenger ships, describing how they have been used to transport people around the world for centuries, how the passenger ship industry was impacted by the development of air travel, and what the future might hold for the ships.

After Kylara Vatta is expelled from the military, she returns home to face her family's disgrace and join the family business as captain of a transport ship, but a simple assignment soon turns into a risky venture that threatens her family's business.

Simple text and photographs describe what a submarine is and how it is used.

"People have been using ships to sail the world's oceans for thousands of years, but after the Industrial Revolution, they were able to make ships much bigger and faster. Today, cargo ships carry goods all around the world, cruise ships sail international waters at a leisurely pace, and military ships patrol their country's borders. This volume explores the science that goes into designing various kinds of ships as well as their environmental impact....

Draws on stories from survivors and archival photographs to describe the history of the "Titanic" from its launch to its sinking.

"Engines ahead! Come aboard a container ship and voyage across oceans to deliver goods to people who need them. Highly engaging text and delightfully detailed illustrations will appeal to a wide range of readers!"--