Describes the history of submarines, how they work, the weapons they carry, and their uses in war and peace time. Includes a glossary and a list of submarines in service today and the countries they represent.

Discover the history of submarines and ships.

Examines the training and accomplishments of Captain James Cook and reconstructs his explorations and journeys to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia.

Discusses the voyages of Columbus across the Atlantic, which he thought would lead to the discovery of a new route to Asia.

Describes life aboard an American aircraft carrier during World War II and outlines the role played by these ships in battles in the Pacific Ocean.

Describes the construction, manning, and use of, as well as life aboard a sixteenth-century sailing ship, known as a galleon.