A look at the fascinating story of boats and ships. Stunning real-life photographs of reed and skin boats, birch-bark canoes, and hand-carved outriggers, as well as mighty steamships, modern ocean liners, and sailing dinghies offer a unique "eyewitness" view of boats and ships from around the world. See a triple-expansion steam engine, a partly built Indonesian dugout, the figurehead of a Roman galley, a Mississippi paddle steamer, a sealskin kayak,...

Simple text and photographs introduce the reader to many types of boats and ships, including canoes, paddle wheels, and aircraft carriers.

Examines various recreational uses of boats, including kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and whitewater rafting, and stresses the importance of water rules and safety.

Dicey struggles to make a go of a boatbuilding business while facing family concerns, romantic problems, and the uncertainties of a drifter who offers to help her in her work.

A reference book dealing with the small craft of rivers and canals and the large sailing ships, steamships, warships, and cargo and passenger ships.

Presents the basics of boating, explaining the parts of the boat, different types of boats, and safety tips.

The reader is invited to guess who causes the boat to sink when five animal friends of varying sizes decide to go for a row.

Illustrations and simple text describe different types of boats and ships and explain how they work.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats, describing the specific features and specifications of such vessels as ice boats, catamarans, hydrofoils, and jetboats.