--- product_id: 278517201 title: "Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work)" brand: "clive gifford, james gulliver hancock" price: "$48.21" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/278517201-lonely-planet-kids-how-ships-work-brilliant-facts-and-lift store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) **Brand:** clive gifford, james gulliver hancock **Price:** $48.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) by clive gifford, james gulliver hancock - **How much does it cost?** $48.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/278517201-lonely-planet-kids-how-ships-work-brilliant-facts-and-lift) ## Best For - clive gifford, james gulliver hancock enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted clive gifford, james gulliver hancock brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The latest in our How… series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they’re used for and how they have changed over time. Featuring fantastic artwork by celebrated illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, words by author Clive Gifford and loads of flaps to lift, this is the quintessential kids guide to all things ships! Raise anchor as you set sail through the ages, from wooden paddle boats and tiny coracles to swanky mega-yachts with helipads and paddle steamers in this companion to How Airports Work and How Trains Work. From gigantic cruise liners to beautiful sailing ships, young readers will travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about ships. Lift the flaps to unfurl papyrus sails on an Ancient Egyptian ship sailing up the Nile, tour a historic Spanish galleon, zoom across the water at almost 320 miles per hour in a speedboat, and much more. See how ships stay afloat, cultivate wind power, and navigate using just the stars. Learn all about how the first simple boats carved out of tree trunks evolved into the giant super yachts and cruise liners of today, and take a look at the limitless possibilities of the ships of the future. How Ships Work is jam-packed with amazing facts and awesome illustrations, and was created in consultation with the National Maritime Museum, UK. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 26.3 x 2 x 28.4 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 1838690581 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1838690588 | | Item Weight | 294 g | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | How Things Work | | Print Length | 24 pages | | Publication Date | 11 Sept. 2020 | | Publisher | Lonely Planet Kids | | Reading Age | 6 - 8 years | ## Images ![Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915dlDDbAJL.jpg) ![Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SL2EspS0L.jpg) ![Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816eyEjiCUL.jpg) ![Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HPKiA3ONL.jpg) ![Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work: Brilliant Facts & Lift the Flaps | Amazing Illustrations | Explore Cruise Liners & Beautiful Sailboats | See How They've Changed Over Time (How Things Work) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RBdcGYDyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 4 June 2026* These books are fantastic. A great buy.Also have a few variations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winner *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 29 November 2020* Bought as a present for my 9 year old grandson who’s into ships but not keen on reading. He loved it ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fact lovers dream *by on Reviewed in Canada 13 December 2025* My son loves these books. 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