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Extreme watercraft / Ian F. Mahaney.

Mahaney, Ian F. (Author).

Summary:

"Ocean liners, massive oil tankers, floating factories, cruise ships, and underwater fortresses are just a few of the extreme machines covered in this text, which takes an in-depth look at the worlds most extreme watercraft. Readers learn about the technology and engineering behind massive commercial vessels and personal watercraft. The text also covers the latest developments in solar-powered, air-powered, and jet-powered watercraft technology. Readers are encouraged to seek a career that could one day put extreme watercraft in their hands. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars reinforce the texts high-interest content."--Amazon.com

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781499412291
  • ISBN: 1499412290
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : PowerKiDS Press/The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2016.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
What is a watercraft? -- Extreme propulsion : Extreme air-powered boats -- Extreme solar-powered boats -- Extreme jet-powered boats -- Lightning speed -- Extreme ocean liners : Giant freighters -- Massive oil tankers -- Fish-processing factories -- Extreme pathfinders -- Cruising in style -- In the military : Floating airports -- Underwater fortresses -- Multitasking hovercrafts.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.6 1 178369.
Subject:
Ships > Juvenile literature.
Boats and boating > Juvenile literature.
Personal watercraft > Juvenile literature.
Tankers > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Sneads Ferry Branch Library J623.8 MAH (Text) 36015001133434 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -