{"product_id":"9783791375809","title":"Boats: Steamers, Icebreakers, and Ghost Ships","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003evan der Veken, Jan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestel Junior\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/3\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet sail on a delightfully detailed and richly illustrated voyage into the world of ships and shipping that introduces young readers to an oceanic array of naval phenomena.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders of every age will find something to dive into in this wonderfully diverse and in-depth exploration of the maritime world. As in his previous book, \u003ci\u003ePlanes\u003c\/i\u003e, Jan van der Veken takes a kaleidoscopic approach to his subject.\u003cbr\u003eDeftly weaving history, science, and culture, he looks at a fascinating array of subjects--historic vessels, amazing voyages, extraordinary figures, technical details, and cultural phenomena. Throughout the book, van der Veken ’s vibrantly colored, retro-futurist illustrations are as beautiful as they are informative. Readers will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy seas have streets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich bodies of water are considered cursed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a ship stays afloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a sextant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow lighthouses work. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCertain to provide hours of entertainment, this is the perfect book for naval enthusiasts of every age.","brand":"Prestel Junior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749857358079,"sku":"9783791375809","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9783791375809_s600x595.jpg?v=1775585569","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9783791375809","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}