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All about small boats / Justine Ciovacco.

by Ciovacco, Justine, author.

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New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2017.

Boats and boating -- Juvenile literature.

9781680484441 (library bound ; alk. paper)

1680484443 (library bound ; alk. paper)

9781680484526 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

1680484524 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

Let's find out! (Britannica Educational Publishing). Transportation.

32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Boats afloat -- Early boats -- Turning the tide -- Boats, boats everywhere -- Parts of a boat -- Whatever floats your boat -- Making them move -- Gone with the wind -- Rising above the water -- Boats get down to business -- Water world.

Many of us enjoy quiet mornings canoeing on the lake, an afternoon of sailing on the ocean, or a weekend of adventurous kayaking through river rapids. But how do boats float? And what is the best way of powering them? Young readers will enjoy learning about the surprising variety of small boats, their basic structure, and their uses throughout history. Small boats are used for conveyance, security, rescue, and, of course, recreationally. This fully illustrated, engaging resource will appeal to anyone who loves being out on the water. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Websites.

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