The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats
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Book Overview
There is no better way to find out all about boats than to cut away their bodywork to see what is going on inside. The book features beautifully detailed cutaway illustrations with clear text to... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0746024002
ISBN13:9780746024003
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:E.D.C. Publishing
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 9.0" x 12.0"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
Customer Reviews
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Quite fascinating.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
When I came across this book, I thought it would be one of those works devoted to a single ship. It was only when I sat down to study the content that I discovered it to be full of basic information which I - as a diver and shipwreck historian, ought to know. And yet, at the same time, the book is simply excellent for children because of the way in which specific detail is explained. With an introduction which expands into a description of the way in which boats float, steer and sail, already we find a high-class cutaway module of a steam powered tugboat. This is followed by sections of triremes, riverboats, yachts, ferries, engines, lifeboats, powerboats, container ships, tugs, cruise ships, submersibles and much more besides. Each section contains at least one cutaway view of the type of vessel in question - in some cases and exploded view of different decks. So, if you really would like to know what an Orlop deck is or how a steam engine works, you could do a lot worse than study this book in order to gain an general appreciation. NM
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