02285cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000290013024500180015926400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350801280039452011840052253400450170665300430175165300330179470000600182785600430188799900170193055476UtSlPG20260610134258.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a53006240  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZaVK1 aElting, Mary,d1906-200510aShips at Work 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-02  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"Ships at Work" by Mary Elting is an illustrated children’s book written in the mid-20th century. This informative work focuses on the many types of ships and the seafaring life, exploring the various roles sailors play as they navigate and operate different vessels. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, it provides insight into the world of maritime work, from freighters and tankers to ferries and tugs.  The book takes readers on a journey into the life at sea, portraying the responsibilities of sailors like Jim, an Able Bodied Seaman, as he stands watch, navigates, and maintains the ship. Elting elaborates on the unique terminology of seafaring, the history of ships, and the various types of vessels, including ancient and modern examples. Throughout the narrative, readers learn about daily routines on board, the intricacies of navigation, various types of cargo ships, and the specialized jobs that help maritime operations run smoothly. The fun and excitement of seafaring life, combined with the challenges faced by sailors, are illustrated in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMerchant marine -- Juvenile literature  aShips -- Juvenile literature1 aLee, Manning de V.q(Manning de Villeneuve),d1894-198040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55476  c96307d96307