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DK Eyewitness Books: Submarine

Author : Neil Mallard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756667976
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Submarine written by Neil Mallard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vesselsarmed with nuclear missiles. Find out how these stealthy watercraft work and what it’s like to live below the waves in this unique and exciting guide that was created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum. Colorfulphotographs illustrate the technology used to build and navigate submarines andthe many ways they are used today. Take a look at the inside of a nuclear submarine, learn what a submariner’s daily life is like, discover what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the ocean, and much, much more! Discover the secret underwater world of submarines and submersibles

Submarine

Author : Neil Mallard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782682264
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Submarine written by Neil Mallard and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.

Submarine

Author : Neil Mallard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780751367812
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (678 download)

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Download or read book Submarine written by Neil Mallard and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out all about how submarines work, as well as what life on board is like, in this unique and exciting guide to submarines. Fabulous full-colour photographs and informative text combine to tell the fascinating story of how we developed underwater vessels. See - how underwater vessels were developed - Simon Lake's wheeled submarines - what a wartime crew used to know whether it was day or night - a submersible investigating the wreck of the Titanic - inside a nuclear submarineLearn - - what a submariner's daily life is like - how a submarine tracks its own position and avoids hitting underwater obstacles - about equipment designed to rescue submariners trapped on the sea floorDiscover - - where tourists ride in submarines for fun - how a 16th-century submarine functioned - what an AUV can do - what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the oceanand much, much more

Secrets of a Civil War Submarine

Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
ISBN 13 : 1575058308
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of a Civil War Submarine written by Sally M. Walker and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history of the Civil War submarine the H.L. Hunley, including the construction, mysterious sinking, recovery, and restoration.

Battle at Sea

Author : R.G. Grant
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756657016
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Battle at Sea written by R.G. Grant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-03 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battle at Sea looks at every aspect of the story of warfare on, above, and under the sea, including classic naval engagements daring raids carried out on ships in harbor, and landing operations such as D-Day, where control of the sea was essential to transport land forces to new battlefronts. Special features within the book include: graphic and dramatic battle catalogs relating the stories of the men, ships, and organizations behind history’s greatest naval conflicts; spectacular 3D digital artworks following the crucial stages of key battles, step by step; profiles of naval crew — the captain, officers, gunners, quartermaster, surgeon, cooks, and boatswains — exploring their changing roles throughout history; eyewitness accounts recreatingthe experience of the opposing forces in key battles, whether preparing for conflict, in the heat of battle, or dealing with the aftermath of an engagement; photographic tours revealing the intricate details of surviving or reconstructed warships—from an Ancient Greek trireme to a nuclear-powered submarine; features on weapons and technology highlighting developments in naval warfare, from boarding equipment to sonar, cannons to missiles, and propulsion through steam to nuclear power. Battle at Sea is organized into five chapters that are arranged in chronological order. Ancient Wars covers the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, and the great naval battles between warring Chinese dynasties; Medieval Battles charts the era from the fall of Rome to 1500CE; Gun, Sail, and Empire chronicles the European powers setting out on voyages of exploration and colonization; Iron Wars ends with World War II; Technology and Terrorism outlines how naval forces played a crucial role in the balance of terror during the Cold War and still have avital part to play in the uncertainties of the modern world.

Military History

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465411585
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book Military History written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's weaponry is showcased inside this spectacular visual guide. From the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare, 5,000 years of weaponry are explored and explained in unprecedented detail. Military History profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers. You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. And discover the leaders, battles, and weapons of war that have changed the course of history, and understand the lasting impact of global conflicts. This complete history of weaponry is essential reading for military enthusiasts of all ages.

Diving Bali

Author : David Pickell
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462909132
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Diving Bali written by David Pickell and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well–travelled divers all acknowledge that the best diving in the world is found in the warm waters of tropical Bali. Bali is located in the famous "coral triangle," the center of the world's tropical marine diversity, and the island is blessed with a stunning variety of dive sites—shipwrecks, quiet black sand bays, crystalline hard coral reefs over bright white sand, lava ridges draped in gorgonians and soft coral, and current–swept pinnacles, swirling with fish. Diving Bali is a comprehensive diving guide covering all of Bali and it's surrounding reefs. It presents in great detail some of the best dive sites in the tropical western Pacific. Our seasoned diver–authors have an aggregate half–century of experience exploring these waters, and each site receives thorough coverage, including detailed maps, color photos, and a full description of access, conditions, and facilities. This Bali diving guide features: Practicalities: Detailed travel information for every budget, including accommodations, transportation, prices, seasons, and dive operators. Information: Local history, diving lore, site conditions, and more than 50 maps. Photography: More than 100 color photographs by top photographers.

Shipwreck

Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : Kids Play
ISBN 13 : 9780756610906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Shipwreck written by Richard Platt and published by Kids Play. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb full-color photographs of submerged wrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ships and the lives of those who sailed in them. Readers discover what caused the "unsinkable" "Titanic" to sink, the hazards faced by ships at sea, and much, much more.

DK Eyewitness Books: Shipwreck

Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756667771
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Shipwreck written by Richard Platt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Books: Shipwreck is a spectacular and informative guide to some of the world's most significant shipwrecks. Richly detailed, full-color photographs of submerged wrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ships and the lives of those who sailed them. See the beautifully preserved figurehead of the Hamilton wreck, the five-hundred-year-old elephant's tusk recovered from the bottom of the ocean, and scissors that still cut paper and cloth after two hundred years beneath the sea. Learn how the wreck of the Mary Rose was raised from the seabed, why Grace Darling became a hero, how a deck seat converts into a lifeboat, how shipwrecks are located, and different preservation techniques used by underwater archaeologists. Discover what caused the "unsinkable" Titanic to sink, the use of the giant light bulb, harmonicas that still play after one hundred years underwater, the hazards faced by ships at sea, and much, much more! Discover the world of shipwrecks and an amazing wealth of undersea treasures and secrets with Eyewitness: Shipwreck.

DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean

Author : Miranda Macquitty
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465434836
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean written by Miranda Macquitty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the craft that investigated the wreck of the Titanic to how octopuses make use of jet propulsion, Eyewitness Ocean explains everything about the secret watery world that covers most of our planet and the incredible creatures that live within it! Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition, Eyewitness Ocean is now more interactive and colorful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines making the book more engaging and educational.

DK Eyewitness Books: Transportation

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465408894
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Transportation written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All new content. Eyewitness Transportation introduces readers to the world of trains, planes, automobiles, and more! We explore the world of transportation, and transportation around the world. From the origins of all manner of wagons, bicycles, cars, and trains to the newest technological advances and beyond, no wheel is left unturned.

Extreme Submarines

Author : Ian F. Mahaney
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 149941188X
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Submarines written by Ian F. Mahaney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 submarines, such as the Deepsea Challenger and those used in the U.S. Navy, are examined in-depth. Colorful photographs bring extreme submarines to life, while fact boxes and sidebars offer opportunities for additional learning.

The Science of Everything

Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426211686
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book The Science of Everything written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book explains the science behind all the machines, gadgets, systems, and processes we take for granted. The perfect book for techies--young or old, male or female--who read Popular Science and Wired or watch "How It Works" and "How It's Made."

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections

Author : Stephen Biesty
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744020735
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections written by Stephen Biesty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet. Included also are two impressive foldouts showing an ocean liner and a steam train. There are lots of fun facts to be discovered, and curious details are highlighted and explained. Did you know one of the funnels of the Queen Mary liner was fake and used for storing deckchairs? And in almost every scene, there's the challenge to find a man on the toilet! With more than a million copies sold, Stephen Biesty's award-winning illustrated book is as fascinating today as it was when first published in 1992. Incredible Cross-Sections is the ultimate way to see how things work.

Submarine!

Author : Edward L. Beach
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743487990
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book Submarine! written by Edward L. Beach and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interweaves the story of Edward L. Beach and the crew of his boat, the USS Trigger, with other battle-hardened submarines and the brave men who fought on them.

How Technology Works

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744020468
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book How Technology Works written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. Throughout the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices, from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there, devices are grouped by application--such as the home, transportation, and computing--making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

Submarines and Submersibles

Author : Deborah Lock
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780738382425
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Submarines and Submersibles written by Deborah Lock and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the kinds of jobs submersibles, submarines, and robot submersibles are used for