"Ships" by Philip Wilkinson is an engaging exploration of the world of maritime vessels, detailing their history, design, and significance. The book delves into various types of ships, from ancient galleys and majestic sailing ships to modern container vessels and naval ships. Illustrated with vibrant images, it offers insights into the engineering and technology that have evolved over centuries. Readers will discover the roles ships have played in exploration, trade, and warfare, as well as the richness of maritime culture. It is a perfect read for anyone interested in the sea, adventure, and the intricacies of shipbuilding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Single Subject Reference .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 63 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Kingfisher .

Phil Wilkinson is a freelance writer and the author of 50 books, as well as being a dad of two. He is a contributor to a number of parenting sites, including the Huffington Post, writing about education, bullying, sex education and teenagers.