Ships at Work by Mary Elting

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Author Elting, Mary, 1906-2005
Illustrator Lee, Manning de V. (Manning de Villeneuve), 1894-1980
LoC No. 53006240
Title Ships at Work
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif
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Summary "Ships at Work" by Mary Elting is an illustrated children’s book written in the mid-20th century. This informative work focuses on the many types of ships and the seafaring life, exploring the various roles sailors play as they navigate and operate different vessels. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, it provides insight into the world of maritime work, from freighters and tankers to ferries and tugs. The book takes readers on a journey into the life at sea, portraying the responsibilities of sailors like Jim, an Able Bodied Seaman, as he stands watch, navigates, and maintains the ship. Elting elaborates on the unique terminology of seafaring, the history of ships, and the various types of vessels, including ancient and modern examples. Throughout the narrative, readers learn about daily routines on board, the intricacies of navigation, various types of cargo ships, and the specialized jobs that help maritime operations run smoothly. The fun and excitement of seafaring life, combined with the challenges faced by sailors, are illustrated in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class VK: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine
Subject Merchant marine -- Juvenile literature
Subject Ships -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 55476
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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