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With dramatic scenes, cutaway diagrams, and personal stories, this engaging book presents the history of ships used for war. The battleships range from ancient vessels powered by oars to the massive ships and incredible technology used today.



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Chris Oxlade

Chris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books, most of them explaining complex scientific ideas and modern technology to young readers in readable text.



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