Ships at Work

"Ships at Work" by Mary Elting is a children's book that opens up the world of ships and seafaring. It shows all kinds of ships, big and small, and what the sailors do on them. Readers meet sailors like Jim, who is an Able Bodied Seaman, as he goes about his day-to-day responsibilities on the ocean, which includes ship maintenance, navigation, and standing watch. It explains what different ship terms mean and explores the history of ships, going all the way back to ancient times! Plus, it explains all the jobs people do on ships to make sure everything runs smoothly. The tone of the entire book is fun and exciting, highlighting the adventures and challenges of being a sailor.