How Boats Float for Kids: Why Ships Stay Up, Buoyancy Science, Engines, Sails, Giant Vessels and the Future of Watercraft (How Things Work for Kids)
Language: English
Published by Khasan Laudry, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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- Title
- How Boats Float for Kids: Why Ships Stay Up, Buoyancy Science, Engines, Sails, Giant Vessels and the Future of Watercraft (How Things Work for Kids)
- Author
- Laudry, Khasan
- Publisher
- Khasan Laudry
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 369083600X
- ISBN 13
- 9783690836005
- Series
- Book 11 of 20: How Things Work for Kids
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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