Boats and Ships

Transportation Around the World examines different forms of transportation that are in use around the world. Each book looks at what the form of fransportation is, how it works, and where it is used. Examples of many different vehicles are looked at in terms of what makes them special. The examples range from the everyday to the extraordinary.

Boats and Ships looks at types of boats that are used for travel, work, and fun. Kayaks use paddle power. Hydrofoils have wings to lift them out of the water. Aircraft carriers are big enough for planes to take off and land on them!