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How Boats Float for Kids

Why Ships Stay Up, Buoyancy Science, Engines, Sails, Giant Vessels and the Future of Watercraft

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Paperback
Book How Boats Float for Kids Khasan Laudry
Libristo code: 53476482
Publishers Khasan Laudry, August 2026
Ever wondered why a massive steel ship floats while a tiny pebble sinks straight to the bottom?This... Full description
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Ever wondered why a massive steel ship floats while a tiny pebble sinks straight to the bottom?

This engaging nonfiction reader gives children a clear, confident answer - and then takes them on a fascinating journey through everything that makes boats and ships work.

From the science of buoyancy and displacement to the hulls, sails, and engines that power vessels across oceans, each chapter builds understanding in a way young readers can follow and remember.

Inside, your child will discover:

  • What a boat actually is - and what makes something float instead of sink
  • How the shape of a hull keeps even the heaviest ships on the water
  • The difference between sails and engines, and how each moves a vessel forward
  • Dozens of watercraft - from fishing boats and ferries to submarines and cargo ships
  • The history of boats and the inventors who changed how people travel
  • Essential water safety concepts every young reader should know
  • Exciting ideas about the boats of the future, including solar and electric vessels

Who this is for:
Written for early and independent readers aged 4 to 9, this title is ideal for curious children who ask how and why about the world around them. Parents, teachers, and homeschool educators will find it a reliable, focused resource for introducing physical science, engineering concepts, and STEM thinking in an accessible, age-appropriate format. It works equally well as a read-aloud for younger children and an independent read for ages 6 and up.

Whether your child spotted a sailboat at the harbor, studied weather and water in class, or simply loves machines and how they work - this focused guide delivers real science without overwhelming young minds.

Add it to your child's shelf and watch their curiosity set sail.

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About the book

Full name How Boats Float for Kids
Author Khasan Laudry
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 118
EAN 9783690836005
ISBN 369083600X
Libristo code 53476482
Publishers Khasan Laudry
Weight 147
Dimensions 140 x 216 x 6

Categories

Children’s, Teenage & Educational > Children’s / Teenage: general interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science & technology > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Machines & how things work
Children’s, Teenage & Educational > Educational material > Educational: Mathematics, science & technology, general > Educational: Technology
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