When the Octonauts, a team of eight animals that explores the ocean, help a lonely monster, everyone learns the value of friendship and individuality.

"Follow a day in the life of Boat while he is at work."--

Presents an investigation into the wreck of the Henrietta Marie and how it reflects the tragic history of slavery in England, West Africa, the Caribbean and America.

"What does Helicopter do while he is at work? Children will find out in this captivating book."--

When the Octonauts, a team of eight animals who explore the ocean, discover a bleached and abandoned coral reef, they learn about the important relationships among animals, plants, and their habitats.

High-performance engines make these boats capable of incredible speeds. Young readers will learn how powerboats are designed to reduce wind resistance in their goal of reaching the fastest speed possible.

How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do cruise ships the size of cities stay afloat, but submarines often disappear underwater? This title answers the questions bobbing in young readers' minds as they learn about a fleet of diverse ships.

U.S. Coast Guard boats are often emergency vehicles on the water. While they are used to enforce laws and patrol the waters, they are commonly called in when a boat is in distress. Fires, medical emergencies, and capsized vessels may be all in a day's work for the coast guardsmen aboard a coast guard boat. Readers are introduced to these important first responders on the water through accessible main text. Full-color photographs support the engaging...

On a class trip, you tour a real, working ship. But what if you got locked in-alone? In this book, readers use engineering knowledge they have and gain from the main text in order to solve a series of puzzles. Once solved, they can escape from the ship! Clues are found on every page, encouraging readers to read carefully and use their critical thinking skills to find and work out each one. Simple machines, engineering drawing, cogs, and more are part...

Loaded with guns, torpedoes, and guided missiles, Arleigh Burke Destroyers are always ready to protect U.S. Navy warships. Young readers will learn how these destroyers use the latest technology to defend the fleet and carry out attack missions.