Warships
Inside & Out
Readers explore some of the most impressive warships in history, including the groundbreaking British Dreadnought of the early twentieth century, and the supercarrier USS Nimitz. Featuring a variety of ships from the major naval powers, this unique book offers an inside look at the ships' design and construction through detailed cutaway drawings and archival photographs. The text provides history and background on each vessel, including its design, development, and service history. Fact boxes, specifications, and captions provide additional insight.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Weapons of War"Both advanced middle graders and older but less confident readers with an interest in weaponry will find these extensive surveys well worth poring over. . .capped with generous lists of further resources, these books are equally suitable for assignment use, casual browsing, or riveted study by young enthusiasts."
--School Library Journal
Book Review: Warships: Inside & Out
". . .this offers a wealth of information about individual ships' history and characteristics;. . .the in-depth, encyclopedic profiles will especially be appreciated by subject-interested readers and researchers."
--Booklist
