Books

First Aid at Sea 7th Edition

This fully updated new edition ofFirst Aid at Seaprovides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:- Color coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference- Concise descriptions of medical conditions- Prioritized list...

Sailing to the Edge of Time: The Promise, the Challenges, and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher--as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal...

Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines: 5th Ed.

The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Enginesis aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English, it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to care for it.Melanie Bartlett explains how the engine uses simple processes...

Stinky Spike the Pirate Dog

Come aboard for an around-the-world sailboat race with a colorful cast of characters, including billionaire investor Chester Rockerfeller, actor Max Mogul, and the impatient speedster Wanda Wetbottom. But the real heroes, however unlikely, are the...

In Focus: Rocks and Fossils

What is a meteorite? Why can you find seashell fossils on Mount Everest? What are gemstones made of?In Focus: Rocks and Fossilshas the answers!In Focusis a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern,...

Busy Boats BOARD

Ahoy! Come aboard to learn all about boats!Busy Boatsfollows the animal crew as they become sailors heading out to the ocean. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: anchors, masts, motorboats, ferries, and much more!From...

Super Submarines

Explore an underwater world with Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse in this marine adventure all about submarines. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for bookshelves everywhere.Available for the first time in paperback,...

Shakedown Cruise: Lessons and Adventures from a Cruising Veteran as He Learns the Ropes

Long before he was one of America's leading yachting writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience, setting off for a round-world-voyage. Nigel and his partner Terrie were young and foolish, with a home-built boat...

Grand Canyon

Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon.Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals...

The Alaska From Scratch Cookbook

From Alaska from Scratch blogger Maya Wilson comes a beautifully scenic cookbook celebrating Alaska and its ocean-to-table, homemade food culture.When Maya Wilson and her three kids transplanted to Alaska in 2011, she didn’t know what to expect. But...

Life Cycles: Ocean

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three ocean food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which ocean predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the...

The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark

Mr. Fish and all his friendsLove to play down at the park.But that ends when they’re bulliedBy a misbehaving shark!Mr. Fish wants to help.He knows bullying is wrong!But he’sjust one fish―Is he really that strong?InThe Pout-Pout Fish and the...