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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"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."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Climb aboard ALVIN, the famous deep-sea submersible credited with helping to find the Titanic, and take a trip two miles down to the bottom of the ocean. Experience a day in the life of an Alvin pilot and join scientists at the seafloor to collect samples and conduct research. Along the way, discover what one wears, eats, and talks about during a typical eight-hour trip in an underwater craft and find out more about the animals that live deep in our...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes what happened when a slave ship packed with plunder was captured by pirates in 1717 then sunk by a brutal storm. Tells the story of the 1984 expedition to locate the wreck and what was uncovered.
Launched in 1716 to ply the Triangular Trade route, the Whydah was designed to be fast and to hold large amounts of cargo, both material and human. Captain Prince had completed the sale of slaves brought from Africa to the Caribbean and had turned...
4) Ships
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to ships. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
5) Warships
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the operational use and technical development of the major surface warship types of the twentieth century.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Boats can carry games and bikes across the ocean. They are used for fishing and sailing. But some boats save other boats. The Arctic Icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent rescues ships stranded in the frozen Canadian north. It also helps villagers who live in the Arctic Circle. It is even protecting people by helping scientists learn more about warming oceans and rising seas.
7) Submarines
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Series
Language
English
Description
They hide quietly in the ocean. They send torpedoes and missiles to enemy targets. They explore the ocean depths to learn more about the world in which we live. They are the jewels of the United States Navy. They have helped win wars. They are submarines. How do they work? What is their history? Check out this fun book to find out more.
8) Battleships
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Series
Language
English
Description
The era of battleships was among the most exciting in the history of warfare. Battleships fought on the high seas in close range. Their big guns blasted away at enemy ships to help their countries win wars. This book covers the Civil War battle between the Monitor and Merrimac to the battleships of World War II and beyond.
9) Ships
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the parts of a ship and different kinds of ships used for transportation of goods and people"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today"--
11) Submarines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to different kinds of underwater vehicles and how they are used.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Littoral Combat Ships. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
13) Ships
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do cruise ships the size of cities stay afloat, but submarines often disappear underwater? This title answers the questions bobbing in young readers' minds as they learn about a fleet of diverse ships.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in...
15) Powerboats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
High-performance engines make these boats capable of incredible speeds. Young readers will learn how powerboats are designed to reduce wind resistance in their goal of reaching the fastest speed possible.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal 'distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage....
17) Submarines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simple text and photographs describe what a submarine is and how it is used.
18) Monster Ships
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Measuring 1,300 feet long, the world's biggest ships are more than 300 feet longer than the famed Titanic! These shipping vessels are so big their loads of containers, stacked on end, would reach 29 miles into the sky-near the edge of space! Learn more about these monster boats in this title for young learners.
Author
Language
English
Description
Before people had cars, planes, and trains to take them places, they had steamboats. This important advance in transportation technology once astounded travelers and made the shipping of goods faster and easier than ever before. Readers of this engaging volume will discover just how significant the steamboat was, the technology that made it work, and why this mode of transportation could be dangerous and even deadly! The appealing format-which includes...
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