Set sail for a journey through time and around the world...
Packed with exciting, real-life stories and detailed illustrations, this is the fascinating story of how boats and ships have transformed our world.
For thousands of years, the only way to cross the oceans was by boat. How must those first voyagers have felt, first hugging the shorelines and eventually venturing out across open seas?
On Board charts water transport through history, exploring:
- Early seafarers and the great journeys that carried people across the globe.
- How boats and ships have changed over time, from simple craft to modern engineering.
- Famous voyages, including circumnavigations and groundbreaking expeditions.
- Life at sea, from navigation and safety to daily routines on board.
- Remarkable vessels from history, including iconic ships and ancient discoveries.
- Inspiring figures who changed maritime history, such as lighthouse keeper Grace Darling, who saved lives at sea and Hugh Mulzac, the first Black US shipmaster.
- Surprising facts, record-breaking ships, and unusual designs from around the world.
Brought to life with rich, detailed illustrations, On Board takes readers deep into the world of seafaring, past and present. From dramatic adventures to quiet moments of discovery, every page reveals something new about how humans have explored and connected across water.
Perfect for curious readers who love history, technology and adventure—step aboard and start your journey today!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Ship Ahoy!
CHAPTER 1:
The Origins of Boatbuilding
The Earliest Boats
Boats and Ships in Ancient Times
The Middle Ages
SAIL HERO: Grace Darling
CHAPTER 2:
Around the World
Skin Boats
Shipbuilding in Asia
CLASSIC SHIP: The Khufu Ship
CHAPTER 3:
Changes
Moving People
Trade and Colonization
Women on the Water
Gone Fishing
SAIL HERO: Robert Foulis
CHAPTER 4:
Maritime Matters
Finding Your Way
Goods Across Oceans
Shipping Lanes
Lighthouses
CLASSIC SHIP: The Turtle Ship
CHAPTER 5:
Ship Power
Sail Power
Steam Power – Early Steamships
Steam Power – Bigger and Better
SAIL HERO: John Harrison
CHAPTER 6:
Classic Voyages
The Ming Voyages
Magellan’s Circumnavigation of the Globe
Darwin and the Beagle
Bligh’s Mutiny on the Bounty
CLASSIC SHIP: The Mayflower
CHAPTER 7:
Danger at Sea Pirates Ahoy!
Life on Board
Safety at Sea
Shipwrecks
The Perfect Storm
SAIL HERO: Hugh Mulzac
CHAPTER 8:
Ships at War Ancient Naval Battles
Ironclads
Battleships and Aircraft Carriers
CLASSIC SHIP: RMS Titanic
CHAPTER 9:
Oddballs Submarines
Hovercraft and Amphibious Craft
Narrowboats and Barges
Record Breakers
SAIL HERO: Ellen MacArthur
CHAPTER 10:
The Future
Timeline
Glossary
Index
