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    Ships

    By Thomas K. Adamson

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    How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do cruise ships the size of cities stay afloat, but submarines often disappear underwater? This title answers the questions bobbing in young readers’ minds as they learn about a fleet of diverse ships.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateJan 1, 2017
    ISBN9781681033389
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    Thomas K. Adamson

    Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.

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