The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats
Original price was: $5.00.$2.50Current price is: $2.50.
Christopher Maynard
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 32.9 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 38
- Instant Download
The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats
The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats is a visually rich introduction to the world of boats and ships. This PDF digital edition can be downloaded instantly after purchase, giving readers immediate access to every page. The book combines clear explanations with detailed cutaway illustrations that reveal what happens inside each vessel.
Written by Christopher Maynard and published by Usborne Publishing, this title shares the history of boat design from ancient craft to modern ships. Readers will find coverage of triremes, steamships, yachts, ferries, lifeboats, racing boats, container ships and submarines. It is an ideal choice for young enthusiasts of boats and engineering.
Book Overview
The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats is an illustrated nonfiction book for younger readers. It explains how boats float, how they are powered, and how different vessels are used. Cutaway drawings make it easy to see the hulls, engines, cabins and cargo spaces described in the text.
The book was prepared with help from consultants at the National Maritime Museum in London. It includes a glossary and index, making it useful for school projects and independent reading.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Why a solid lump of steel sinks while a hollow steel boat floats
- The development of triremes and sailing ships in early maritime history
- How steamships and riverboats changed travel on rivers and oceans
- Details of yachts, ferries and lifeboats
- The inner workings of marine engines
- Racing boats, container ships and submarines
- A glossary of nautical terms used throughout the book
Why This Book Matters
Cutaway drawings are a powerful way for young readers to understand how complex machines work. This book makes boat design accessible without losing technical accuracy. It was produced with expert consultants from the National Maritime Museum, London, and reflects careful attention to engineering detail.
For families, classrooms and libraries, The Usborne Book of Cutaway Boats offers a useful bridge between visual discovery and factual learning. Its broad scope helps readers connect historical ship design with the modern vessels that are part of daily life.
Book Details
| Author | Christopher Maynard |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing |
| ISBN-10 | 088110888X |
| Format | |
| File Size | 32.9 MB |
| Pages | 38 |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Jane Chisholm |
| Designer | Isaac Quaye & Steve Page |
| Illustrator | Mick Gillah, Sean Wilkinson, Ian Cleaver, Gary Bines, Justine Peek and artists from the School of Illustration, Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design |
| Consultant | Guy Robbins & David Topliss, National Maritime Museum, London |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download supplied as a PDF file. No physical product will be shipped. After purchase, access is provided through your digitaldelights.co account for use on compatible reading apps.
The PDF can be viewed on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Use any PDF reader or reading app that supports standard PDF viewing.
FAQ
How do I receive my file after purchase? Your download link is available immediately after checkout in your digitaldelights.co account.
Will I receive a printed book? No, this listing is for a digital PDF only. There is no physical copy.
Can I read it on my device? Yes, the PDF is compatible with most tablets, phones, computers and reading apps that support PDF files.
Add this illustrated guide to your digital library and take a closer look at the hidden workings of boats.
User Reviews
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Original price was: $5.00.$2.50Current price is: $2.50.
There are no reviews yet.