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OverviewMade of steel, / colossal, / strong, / I ship around the world. Come aboard a massive container ship as it pulls into port, loads up with cargo, and heads out to the open ocean. The ship’s voyage includes starry skies and stormy seas, swift currents and unforeseen delays. Through it all, the crew keeps working—with goods to keep the world going, they must carry on. Rhythmic text from Kelly Rice Schmitt and delightfully detailed illustrations from Jam Dong provide a riveting look at the journey of one mighty ship. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kelly Rice Schmitt , Jam DongPublisher: Lerner Publishing Group Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 27.60cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.422kg ISBN: 9781728476827ISBN 10: 1728476828 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 03 October 2023 Recommended Age: From 7 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""An informative peek at our global infrastructure's major lifeline."" --Kirkus Reviews -- (7/13/2023 12:00:00 AM)" """Readers follow every step of the (fictional) container ship Carolina, which is carrying freight from a port in Asia to delivery in France. Carolina acts as narrator, initially providing details about the process of docking and loading, while informative cutaway illustrations display the diverse cargo. Dong's clear, flat, geometrical digital illustrations also illuminate size.""--The Horn Book Magazine -- (10/5/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""An informative peek at our global infrastructure's major lifeline."" --Kirkus Reviews -- (7/13/2023 12:00:00 AM)" Author InformationKelly Rice Schmitt is an author of STEAM children's literature. She holds a B.B.A in Finance and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame and is an advocate for girls in STEM, business, and other fields with gender gaps. She can be found in North Carolina helping other traders grow their businesses, writing for children, and exploring, singing, and creating with her husband and young children. Jam Dong was born in Shanghai, China. She has an MA degree of Moving Image at University of Arts London and graduated from MFA Illustration Practice of Maryland Institute College of Art in 2021. She likes to use bright colors and simple shapes to build the imaginary world inside her mind. The beauty of nature provides her with inspiration all the time. She is a freelance illustrator based in Boston, Massachusetts. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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