Boats and Ships

Chris Oxlade

Heinemann-Raintree Library, Aug 4, 2007 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

How does a boat work? What kind of ship carries planes? How is a boat steered? This book looks at types of boats and ships that are used for travel, work, and fun. Kayaks use paddle power. Hydrofoils have wings to lift them out of the water. Aircraft carriers are big enough for planes to take off and land on them!

Contents

• What Is a Boat?: 4
• Hydrofoils: 18
• Glossary: 31

About the author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Boats and Ships; Heinemann first library; Transportation around the world
• Author: Chris Oxlade
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library, 2007
• ISBN: 1432901990, 9781432901998
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Water Sports; Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft; Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / General