Container Ships and Oil Tankers

Contributor(s): Sutherland, Johnathan (Author), Canwell, Diane (Author)

ISBN: 9780836883770

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$21.50

Pub Date: September 1, 2007

Dewey: 623.8245

LCCN: 2007020479

Lexile Code: 0960

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.32" H x 6.83" L x 8.96" W ( 0.49 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats Ships and Underwater Craft

Series: Amazing Ships

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000117149 ( Container Ships and Oil Tankers)

Reading level: 5.30

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Big ships are fascinating, and this series takes readers inside some to see how amazing they really are. Each spread includes a large, full-color cutaway illustration of a ship, with simple text pointing out important features. Fact boxes and color photographs of the ship in action add further interest. Readers will learn about the variety of ships and how each type is specially designed for a specific purpose. With its simple text and high-interest topic, this series is ideal for reluctant readers.