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Discover the story of boats and ships -- from dugout canoes to yachts and supertankers. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tells the fascinating story of how and why boats, rafts, and ships have changed over the years. See how a plank boat is constructed, and look at sails from around the world, from the elegant junks and dhows of Asia to the many-masted clippers that sailed the seven seas during the 19th century. Learn why the Titanic was though to be "unsinkable," and how it feels to be standing on the bridge of a modern fire ship. From fishermen on kayaks, to soldiers on galleys, cargo on steamships to sailors on yachts, this book will show you the importance and perils of a life at sea. Boat is a compelling and informative guide to the history and development of boats and ships worldwide.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1992
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November 19, 2022
Boat
By: Eric Kentley
This is a concise, general and very well illustrated book on boats i.e. from early types like canoes, rafts, outriggers etc. to steam ships and modern day luxury yachts and supertankers. The book also describes boats' sutructure, their types of sails and many other useful information.
An interesting feast for info hungry minds about the topic!
By: Eric Kentley
This is a concise, general and very well illustrated book on boats i.e. from early types like canoes, rafts, outriggers etc. to steam ships and modern day luxury yachts and supertankers. The book also describes boats' sutructure, their types of sails and many other useful information.
An interesting feast for info hungry minds about the topic!
October 30, 2019
A nice basic introduction to boats! Lots of pictures and descriptions and stuff. I loved this series as a kid and they're still pretty great and I wish there were stuff like this but more in-depth and for adults.
January 1, 2019
This wasn't entirely successful with MicroMort-at 4 he was perhaps a bit too young-but damn if I didn't love reading it myself!
February 1, 2019
Dorling KinderSLAY, my friends.
June 26, 2019
My son loved this book. You can't really go wrong with any DK books.
February 19, 2021
A great book all about boats and how they have changed over time.
February 2, 2022
I learned a lot. :)
January 27, 2016
OK I know these are supposed to be kid books but they are awesome! Great pictures and just enough text to make you want to learn more. Great choices for a beginning history reader or to start an older reader out in a new area. Every time I pick one of these up and read it I learn new things. Highly Recommended
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