Boats: Fast and Slow

Boats are one of the most important inventions in human history. With the ability to venture on to the waves, we have fished for food, crossed oceans, discovered new lands, and opened up trade around the world. From great warships to small kayaks, boats are part of every culture with access to water, and are a testament to humankind’s resourcefulness, curiosity, and thirst for adventure.

From haunting Viking longships, to Native American log canoes, and onwards to Chinese dragon boats and pirate ships, all the way through to modern racing sailboats, Boats: Fast & Slow helps to tell the story of humankind in this artfully illustrated non-fiction picture book.