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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an illustrated account of the construction of Egyptian pharaoh Cheops' funeral boat, and discusses its discovery centuries later during an archaeological dig.
4) Icebreaker
Author
Series
Hidden trilogy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
Petrel is an outcast on the ancient ship, an icebreaker, that has been following the same course for 300 years. In that time, the ship's crew has forgotten its original purpose and broken into three warring tribes. Everyone has a tribe except Petrol. Nicknamed the Nothing Girl, Petrel has been ostracized ever since her parents were thrown overboard as punishment for a terrible crime. But Petrel is a survivor. She lives in the ship's darkest corners,...
Author
Series
Hardy boys mystery stories volume 26
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1970]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
The Hardy brothers embark on a freighter trip under mysterious circumstances and find themselves involved with a smuggling ring.
9) Pirates
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
10) Nim at sea
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2008, c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
After her sea lion is kidnapped by a cruise ship and her new writer friend leaves without an explanation, Nim, a young girl who lives with her father and animal friends on a remote island, sets out to reunite her family and winds up in New York City.
11) Powerboats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers enter the underwater world of extreme submarines with this text, which offers a high-interest take on the career, technology, and engineering curricula in elementary classrooms. Readers learn the basics of submarine technology and how submarine crews live inside the machine. The text examines the ways in which submarines are used, including civilian and military missions, and how they escape detection in the deepest depths of the oceans. Familiar...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Splash into the wet and wondrous world of amphibious vehicles! Meet the awesome Amphicar and the "duck" that cruised into combat! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will discover how these clever carriers navigate from water to land and back again. This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles on the market and in the military. Each book in the series revs readers' engines with amazing details and eye-catching...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The largest capital ships in the world, Nimitz aircraft carriers are filled with cutting-edge technology and several kinds of planes. Students will discover the history, technology, and missions of this backbone of the United States Navy.
15) Hydroplanes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hydroplanes travel across the water toward the finish line at incredible speeds. One wrong move can send the vehicle into a serious crash. Students will learn about the history and construction of these lightweight speed-machines.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ticonderoga Cruisers use their advanced Aegis System to defend U.S. Navy warships. Young students will join these guided-missile cruisers in action and read about the advanced weapons and features they use to complete their missions.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ocean liners, massive oil tankers, floating factories, cruise ships, and underwater fortresses are just a few of the extreme machines covered in this text, which takes an in-depth look at the world's most extreme watercraft. Readers learn about the technology and engineering behind massive commercial vessels and personal watercraft. The text also covers the latest developments in solar-powered, air-powered, and jet-powered watercraft technology. Readers...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When there is danger in shallow water, Littoral Combat Ships are called into action. These ships can go in water too shallow for other ships of the United States Navy. Armed with high-tech weapons and carrying helicopters and other aircraft, Littoral Combat Ships can fight any threat. This title introduces the newest craft of the Navy and shows how the technology behind the ships has led to their early success.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Titanic has fascinated people around the world since its construction began in March 1909. In this captivating book, readers will set sail with the passengers of the Titanic on its fateful journey across the Atlantic. They'll learn about the ship, its passengers, its crew, and some theories behind why an 'unsinkable' ship sank so quickly. Each chapter features a fictional account from a crewman that enlivens the main text, which is also supported...
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