Boats

Readers of every age will find something to dive into in this wonderfully diverse and in-depth exploration of the maritime world.

As in his previous book, planes, Jan Van der Veken takes a kaleidoscopic approach to his subject. Deftly weaving history, science, and culture, he looks at a fascinating array of subjects--historic vessels, amazing voyages, extraordinary figures, technical details, and cultural phenomena.

Throughout the book, Van Der Veken’s vibrantly colored, retro-futurist illustrations are as beautiful as they are informative.

Readers will learn:

• Why seas have streets

• Which bodies of water are considered cursed • How a ship stays afloat

• How to use a sextant

• How lighthouses work. 

Certain to provide hours of entertainment, this is the perfect book for naval enthusiasts of every age.