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Inside Battleships
By Chris Oxlade
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Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter life at sea.
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Chris Oxlade
Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of educational books for children. He has written more than two hundred books on science, technology, sports, and hobbies, including many activity and project books. He lives in England.
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