Focus on Ships

Ships have served several purposes over the centuries--from exploration to tourism. Even today, ships of all kinds cross Earth's oceans and seas every day. Some giant ships are loaded with goods from around the world. Some giant ships are loaded with tourists from around the world visiting tropical locations. This guide features detailed text paired with dazzling photographs of ships and ship workers in action. Readers will learn the history of ship technology through primary sources and fascinating cut-away diagrams.