Working Boats

An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft

By: Tom Crestodina

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Hardcover | 24 February 2026

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Hardcover
48 Pages

Age
7 - 10

Grade
P - K

Dimensions(cm)
31.1 x 23.6 x 1.0

Hardcover

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Featuring exploded views of 10 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day.

"Boys and girls - and grown-ups - intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina'sWorking Boats"
-New York Times

This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats.

Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.

Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.

Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.

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