Isbn: 9781632175212 - working boats: safety, salvage, and rescue: an inside look at eight adventurous watercraft (30 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Featuring exploded views of 10 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day."Boys and girls - and grown-ups - intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina'sWorking Boats"-New York TimesThis visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat. This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Working Boats: Safety, Salvage, and Rescue: An Inside Look at Eight Adventurous Watercraft. Book.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day. Perfect for school-aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo. You'll discover: what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar what's involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane and many more! Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat's mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, and anchor warps)-sure to sate even the most curious seafarer.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. New! // ' Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day. Perfect for elementary-school aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo. You'll discover: what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar what's involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane and many more! Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat's mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, & anchor warps)--sure to sate even the most curious seafarer!' -- publisher.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand New.

Condizione: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 48 pages. 12.00x9.00x12.26 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 48 pages. 12.00x9.00x12.26 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 48 pages. 12.00x9.00x12.26 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condizione: New. Special order item direct from the distributor.

Condizione: New. 2026. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condizione: New. 2026. hardcover. . . . . .

Hardback. Condizione: New. Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day. Perfect for school-aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo. You'll discover: what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar what's involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane and many more! Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat's mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, and anchor warps)-sure to sate even the most curious seafarer.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Featuring exploded views of 10 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day."Boys and girls - and grown-ups - intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina'sWorking Boats"-New York TimesThis visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat. This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day.Perfect for elementary-school aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo. You'll discover:- what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar- what's involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking- boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane- and many more!Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat's mission What are the jobs people do on board What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, & anchor warps)sure to sate even the most curious seafarer.…

Condizione: NEW.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Featuring exploded views of 10 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day."Boys and girls - and grown-ups - intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina'sWorking Boats"-New York TimesThis visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat. This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. Born in the Midwest, artist&nbspTom Crestodina has been working as a fisherman in Alaska for over 20 years and studied marine engineering at the Seattle Maritime Academy. After the birth of his first child&nbspwith his wife, Ania, he began making cutaway .

Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day. Perfect for school-aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo. You'll discover: what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar what's involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane and many more! Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What are each boat's mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, and anchor warps)-sure to sate even the most curious seafarer.…