Boats, Ships, Submarines and Other Floating Machines

Name: Boats, Ships, Submarines and Other Floating Machines
ISBN: 9781856976824

by Ian Graham

Explore the fascinating mechanics of various floating machines, from mighty ships to stealthy submarines. Packed with illustrations, diagrams, and simple experiments, this book makes learning about ma

About This Book

This informative chapter book offers young readers a comprehensive look at different types of water vehicles, including boats, ships, and submarines. Through clear text, detailed illustrations, and helpful diagrams, it explains how these machines work and what makes them float. The inclusion of simple experiments and activities encourages hands-on learning, making complex concepts digestible and engaging for children aged 4 to 11. It's an excellent resource for curious minds interested in engineering, science, and the wonders of the sea.

Text, illustrations, and diagrams examine different kinds of boats and how they work. Includes simple experiments and activities.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Teamwork & Collaboration Science Experiments Vehicles & Machines

Discussion Prompts

Which type of boat or ship in the book do you find most interesting and why?

What did you learn about how boats float? Can you explain it in your own words?

If you could design your own floating machine, what would it be like and what would it do?

Let's try one of the experiments from the book. What do you predict will happen?

What are some different jobs people might have on a ship or submarine?

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