Working Boats – serie
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3 produkter
3 produkter
225 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat. Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.
188 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Step into the fascinating world of the maritime community, with this fun and gorgeous colouring book filled with Tom Crestodina's illustrations of intriguing working boats and lively maritime scenes. Colouring enthusiasts of all ages will love bringing this dynamic world to life in full color.This engaging colouring book features 31 full-page illustrations for colouring. Facing pages include information about the subjects of each of the drawings, with text by essayist Tele Aadsen, which is paired with vignette illustrations that also invite colouring.Set in a region steeped in the maritime industry, this colouring book celebrates the boats and the lives of people who work in this industry, and gives colouring enthusiasts everywhere a peek into the fascinating world of working boats.
Working Boats: Safety, Salvage, and Rescue
An Inside Look at Eight Adventurous Watercraft
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
200 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 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 barwhat’s involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinkingboats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big craneand 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!