Boats!: And Other Things That Float

Take to the water with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related!

"Boat fans will certainly enjoy this book, but the wealth of illustrations and facts means that this has something for almost everyone."--Booklist

Each double page spread features a different group of boats and other watercraft to explore, such as helpful lifeboats, record-breaking catamarans and boats that people live on. Discover some of the more surprising things that float on water - including seaplanes and amphibious cars - as well as finding out how boats float.

Featuring hundreds of different boats, ships, subs, and other watercraft from around the world, including seafaring vehicles large and small, from towering cruise ships to tiny kayaks, fishing boats to submersibles.

Even the most avid young transport fanatic will discover new water vehicles they haven't seen before!

Miscellany spreads include rowing boats, sailing ships, passenger ships and houseboats, speedy and record-breaking ships, working ships and boats for fun.

Scenes include a floating market, a lifeboat rescue, a fishing harbor, at the docks, and more.

Cutaway images include a sailing yacht, inside a ferry, and inside a submarine.

Author: Bryony Davies
Publisher: Welbeck Children's
Published: 11/16/2021
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.90h x 9.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781783127214
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2021 pg. 46

About the Author
Davies, Bryony: - Bryony Davies works in children's publishing where she edits, writes and commissions a wide variety of books. She lives in Hertfordshire, UK with her family and ever-increasing menagerie of pets, which currently includes a large Labrador, a rather lazy cat, five fish, and four noisy chickens.Brzozowska, Maria: - Maria Brzozowska is a Polish artist and illustrator. She combines digital aids with traditional painting techniques to produce beautiful imagery for children's books. With vivid colors and a knack for detail, her take on the world of vehicles is sure to delight parents and children alike.