Akron Public Library

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would require to launch a voyage of discovery, what shipboard life would be like, and what the rewards would be using the voyages of Columbus as an example.

Introduces ships over the centuries from reed boats to hovercraft.

A history of travel by water, including such topics as famous explorers, kinds of ships, and famous waterways.

Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially for warfare.

Guides readers back to the source of people's knowledge about a specific subject, then moves them forward through the present to the future. Contains interactive elements including: feather, acetate page, hologram and cutaway pages.

"Cruise liners, destroyers and aircraft carriers, and oil tankers are some of the massive watercraft breaking records and keeping the world economy moving and safe. This fascinating resource provides snapshots of innovative and impressive ships of the future, using these awe-inspiring vessels as an introduction to basic engineering principles. A dynamic overview of present and future seagoing giants also tackles the green and energy-efficient innovations...

For many centuries, warships were key to a nation's power. Read about how sailing ships fought for control of the oceans and about the coming of iron and steel warships, and find out what life is like in a nuclear submarine.