Boats
Boats
Readers of every age will find something to dive into in this wonderfully diverse and in-depth exploration of the maritime world. As in his previous book, planes, Jan Van der Veken takes a kaleidoscopic approach to his subject. Deftly weaving history, science, and culture, he looks at a fascinating array of subjects--historic vessels, amazing voyages, extraordinary figures, technical details, and cultural phenomena. Throughout the book, Van Der Veken’s vibrantly colored, retro-futurist illustrations are as beautiful as they are informative. Readers will learn: • Why seas have streets • Which bodies of water are considered cursed • How a ship stays afloat • How to use a sextant • How lighthouses work. Certain to provide hours of entertainment, this is the perfect book for naval enthusiasts of every age.
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