"Sal loves the water. All day, he thinks about it: being out there, just him and the waves, alone. More than anything else, he wants a boat. And he knows just what it would look like. So he decides to build it himself. It isn't long before everyone in town starts sharing advice. But Sal doesn't need their help. He knows just what he's building. And he does it! Except...he forgets one crucial detail--that no project, big or small, can be launched without...

They hide quietly in the ocean. They send torpedoes and missiles to enemy targets. They explore the ocean depths to learn more about the world in which we live. They are the jewels of the United States Navy. They have helped win wars. They are submarines. How do they work? What is their history? Check out this fun book to find out more.

Boats can carry games and bikes across the ocean. They are used for fishing and sailing. But some boats save other boats. The Arctic Icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent rescues ships stranded in the frozen Canadian north. It also helps villagers who live in the Arctic Circle. It is even protecting people by helping scientists learn more about warming oceans and rising seas.

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! After oil was discovered in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, which was home to nearly all the country's Nubian giraffes, conservationists knew they had to do something. So in 2015, they hatched a plan to move some of these animals, which are critically endangered, across a river to safer territory. But there was no...

Hop in! This title will take you where you want to go. Early readers will gather basic information about boats through simple, easy-to-read text. And they will love the colorful full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO. By water, highway, or tracks, this series will take your readers...

Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military submarines, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...

The first submarine was built in the 1600s. Engineering capabilities have advanced immensely since then, making submarines one of the world's most interesting means of transportation. Engrossed readers will learn about the ingenious engineering behind submarines, from construction to the ins-and-outs of how they work. STEM concepts help readers understand the science that makes submarines possible. Accessible text paired with full-color photographs...

Have you ever taken a trip by boat? Have you ever used a boat to go fishing? Boats are a really fun way to get around! The accessible text in this volume introduces reader to the basics of boating, including types of boats, uses, and of course safety. The colorful photographs of boats in all kinds of situations are sure to aid readers in understanding the central topic. The use of labels will help readers make the most of this reading experience.

An exciting collection of true stories about shipwrecks and nautical disasters, this dramatically illustrated book relates tales of the sinking and salvage of the Titanic and nine other ships from throughout history. Each chapter provides a wealth of background information and fascinating photographs of the important artifacts recovered from these wrecks. Many of the ship excavations described are marvels of engineering and true treasures of maritime...