Overview
Gaby Goldsack lives in rural Wiltshire with her husband, baby boy, 2 horses, 2 dogs and 4 chickens. She has been writing and editing children's books for over 20 years. Before becoming a freelance editor and writer in 1995, she worked as a non-fiction editor for Scholastic and Hodder Headline. Over the years she has written everything from short stories and picture books to information and activity books. Although she enjoys tackling a wide-range of non-fiction subjects, her primary interest lies in history in which she has a degree.
Illustrator Lee Montgomery lives in Bath, in the UK. Originally from Hampshire, Lee was trained as a technical draughtsman, before finding his feet in the more colorful world of illustration. He produces work for advertising, packaging and magazine editorials as well as children's books. He began his career as a watercolour artist, but these days produces his work entirely digitally.
Anthony Williams, The Comic Stripper, and his happy band of helpers have been creating cutting edge cartoon, comics and comic-book illustration for two decades. This includes drawing such icons as Spider-man, Superman, Batman and The X-men. The Comic Stripper also creates artwork for a huge range of licensed characters including Ronald McDonald, Ben 10 and Scooby Doo. The work of the Comic Stripper has featured in many national and international advertising and marketing campaigns. Also, illustrations for children’s books, concept illustration and storyboards for both live action and animation. Anthony has been called upon for comment in print on all things comic related and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows.
Synopsis
People have been exploring the seas since ancient men set sail in boats made from hollowed-out tree trunks. But it wasn't until the invention of the sail that ocean travel began in earnest -- and began to change our lives. From Christopher Columbus's Santa Maria to today's extraordinarily fast yachts, ships have been a part of some of the most important moments in human history."Fantastic Ships" is an exciting, hands-on look at ships and seafaring. The book includes pieces to build five legendary vessels: a Viking longship; the U.S.S. Constitution; the Cervia, a steam-powered tugboat; the RMS Titanic; and a Ranger J-Class Yacht. As kids create these easy-to-assemble models and look at the fascinating historical photos and creative comic strips, they'll learn about how and why these boats were so important.
Every sea voyage is a chance for adventure -- and a trip through "Fantastic Ships" is the most thrilling adventure of all!