The submarine
By: Richard and Louise Spilsbury
Contributors: Spilsbury, Louise
Series: Tales of invention
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780431118444
Subjects: Submarines (Ships); Juvenile literature; Design and construction; History
Description: This fascinating series offers a comprehensive and cross-curricular look at scientific inventions. Each title explores the principal stages in the development of one life-changing invention, and traces its story from conception and prototypes, to revisions and the modern day. Ages 8-12.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: Before submarines; title: The first submarines; title: Improving submarines; title: Submarines with engines; title: Exploring the oceans; title: Into the future; title: Timeline.