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The wonderful DK Child's Eyewitness Book: Boats is full of exciting information about boats and ships. 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 thought 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.
A hardcover book. Written by Eric Kentley. 64 pages. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Published by Dorling Kindersley.
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Since its creation in 1974 Dorling Kindersley has published books that are instantly recognizable to children and adults worldwide. Dorling Kindersley publishes an extensive range of both adult and children's reference titles - in effect 'cradle to grave' publishing. DK books encompass many subjects: gardening, conventional and holistic medicine, pregnancy & childcare, travel, cooking & wine, natural history, art, sports, popular culture, and languages. It includes manuals, encyclopedias, atlases, maps and handbooks. Dorling Kindersley has longstanding partnerships with prestigious organizations such as the AHS, AMA and Columbia University Press that lend weight to the authority of the books.
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