Ports, Pilots & Ferryboats
Winner of the Parents' Choice Honors Award
*** 1/2 Stars - Video Librarian
A highly recommended addition to school and public library video collections for young viewers.
-The Children's Book Watch
An exceptional tool for learning about maritime activities.
-Mariners Museum, Newport News
Every day, commerce,people and daily necessities are safely moved across our waters. Yet most people don't have any ideaof what a harbor pilot does, or why ferryboats are so essential to many coastal communities. Ports & Pilots shows students all about moving cargo in and out of ports, while Ferryboats details the importance of ferries, both throughout history and today.
Students will learn:
- How wind and tide affect ships
- How harbor pilots protect their communities and local environments
- The history and impact of ferries
- What it's like to operate a ferry
- And much, much more!
This program is recommended for Grade Levels K - 5.
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