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21st-Century Ships
Cruise liners, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and oil tankers are some of the massive watercraft breaking records and keeping the world economy moving and safe. This fascinating resource provides snapshots of innovative and impressive ships of the future, using these awe-inspiring vessels as an introduction to basic engineering principles. A dynamic overview of present and future seagoing giants also tackles the green and energy-efficient innovations that will make the coming century particularly important. Students will marvel at these cutting-edge craft while absorbing valuable STEM lessons.
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"Some of the world's most massive and technologically advanced ships sail through this entry. Examples of actual ships buoy the main text, as do impressive statistics." —Booklist
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