Frank Carlson Library

"Are you ready to dive deep under the sea? Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about living and working deep under the surface of the ocean - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Submarines and Submersibles is a beautifully designed reader all about life and work under water. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using...

This book introduces readers to the underwater world of submarines, showing them how these amazing watercraft have used stealthy secret attacks throughout history to revolutionize ocean warfare. Vibrant images and detailed diagrams of submarines from the U.S., Britain, Russia, and Germany are featured, from U-boats of the early 20th century to todays fastest and most powerful nuclear submarines. Readers will see firsthand how developments in technology...

Introduces the United States Navy's most powerful weapon, discussing the parts, uses, and capabilities of the Navy's submarines.

Take to the water with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related! Each double-page spread features a different group of boats and other watercraft to explore, such as helpful lifeboats, racing dragon boats and super submarines. Discover rowing, fishing and record-breaking boats from around the world, plus hard-working ships such as icebreakers and fireboats. Explore inside a car ferry, visit the floating market and find...

For many centuries, warships were key to a nation's power. Read about how sailing ships fought for control of the oceans and about the coming of iron and steel warships, and find out what life is like in a nuclear submarine.

Tom Swift must rescue his father when the latter's submarine loses contact with the Swift Enterprises research vessel. Tom, Bud, and Yo are on the S.S. Nestor, a Swift Enterprises research vessel, to witness Mr. Swift testing his submersible, the Verne-1. Mr. Swift plans to use the Verne-1 to place a network of seismometers on the sea floor to detect underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other phenomena that might generate tidal waves on...

Deep Sea Diver, Robot, and Monkey board a submarine, the Guppy, to delve into the darkest depths to discover what has taken the light from the sea.

A deep cover operative awakens to find himself imprisoned in a CIA black site on a submarine.

"A little yellow sub is heading beneath the waves ... what will it see on its voyage? There's a sunken shipwreck to spot, wildlife to watch, and colorful coral to explore. What strange things will the submarine see as it dives deeper and deeper? This concertina book folds out to nearly 8 feet, so you can follow the little sub's journey under the sea. Then turn over to learn more about all sorts of submersibles and amazing underwater life."--Page 4...