Working Boats: Safety, Salvage, and Rescue : An Inside Look at Eight Adventurous Watercraft
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Working Boats
ISBN-10
1632175215
ISBN-13
9781632175212
Publisher
Blue Star Press
Imprint
Little Bigfoot
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 24th, 2026
Print length
48 Pages
Weight
486 grams
Dimensions
31.10 x 23.60 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoplesPeople & places (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technologyScience & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehiclesTransport (Children's / Teenage)
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This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.
Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day.
Perfect for elementary-school aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo.
You''ll discover:
Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat''s mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, & anchor warps)—sure to sate even the most curious seafarer!
Perfect for elementary-school aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo.
You''ll discover:
- what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar
- what’s involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking
- boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane
- and many more!
Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat''s mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, & anchor warps)—sure to sate even the most curious seafarer!
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