Ocean State Libraries

History and information about military aircraft carriers.

Simple text and photographs present aircraft carriers, their parts, and their crew.

"A fundamental exploration of aircraft carriers, including their size and carrying capacity, history of development, flight decks and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how ships and other water vehicles work, what keeps them afloat, and how they are constructed.

"The realms of sky and sea collide on the decks of aircraft carriers. From landing to takeoff, it all happens on these incredible crafts. Readers will be amazed at detailed photographs of these massive machines, and will discover how these aquatic air bases are engineered and the materials they are made with. The anatomy of these crafts, from control rooms to runways, will transfix curious readers. They ll learn about the weapons aboard these military...