Explore the world of ships and boats, from the earliest hulls made from wood and animals skins to modern cargo ships and powerful speed boats. Easy-to-do projects will show you how ships work and what makes them go. Make your own simple boats and learn why a fully-laden super-tanker floats, how to sail a yacht into the wind, what makes a submarine dive and resurface and much, much more. - 20 informative sections on the history of ships, how they work and their different uses
- 16 projects to help you discover how ships work
- Over 250 illustrations include photographs and explanatory artworks
- Ideal for 8- to 12-year-olds to use at home or school
Hardcover, 64 pages. Lorenz Books. |
