A brilliant flap book for older children exploring ships through the ages. Stunning illustrations with over 90 flaps reveal the insides of historical and modern-day ships along with fascinating facts about them. Ships include a Viking longboat, a cannon-firing Man-of-war, 19th century steamships, submarines, cruise liners and an enormous aircraft carrier. To illustrate the size of an aircraft carrier, the scene opens out in one large flap with even more facts beneath. With internet links to further information about ships.

Chapters in this book include:
- Trireme trouble
- Setting sail
- Wooden warrior
- Steam and iron
- Going under
- Floating hotels
- Battle stations
- Ship shapes

Illustrated by: Colin King