I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey

by Kelly Rice Schmitt, Jam Dong (Illustrator)

Overview

Set sail on a global adventure with I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey—a dynamic picture book that brings the world of maritime engineering, logistics, and global trade to life for young readers.

From towering cranes and bustling ports to stormy seas and distant destinations, this beautifully illustrated story follows a colossal container ship as it carries goods that keep the world moving. Readers will explore how ships are built from steel to withstand powerful waves, how containers are loaded with precision, and how dedicated crews navigate across oceans to deliver everything from toys and tools to food and fuel.

Perfect for classrooms, STEM education, and families connected to the maritime, oil & gas, or logistics industries, this book inspires curiosity about global trade, engineering, and the invisible networks that power our daily lives.

Key Features:

• Engaging, easy—to—understand introduction global shipping and maritime engineering
• Explains how container ships are built, loaded, and navigated across oceans
• Features bright, detailed illustrations that bring scientific concepts to life
• Encourages interest in STEM, transportation, and global logistics
• Ideal for children fascinated by big machines, engineering, or how the world works

From the same creative team as I Fuel, I Ship is an engaging introduction to the complex world of transportation and the people who keep it running.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728476827
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Series:	On the Move
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kelly Rice Schmitt is an author of STEAM children's literature. She holds a BBA in finance and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame and is an advocate for girls in STEM, business, and other fields with gender gaps. She can be found in North Carolina helping other traders grow their businesses, writing for children, and exploring, singing, and creating with her husband and young children.

Jam Dong was born in Shanghai, China. She has an MA degree of moving image from the University of Arts London and graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2021 with an MFA in illustration practice. She likes to use bright colors and simple shapes to build the imaginary world inside her mind. The beauty of nature provides her with inspiration all the time. She is a freelance illustrator based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

"This is bliss for any child who loves boats, for units on global transportation, or for anyone who has ever asked how this all works."—School Library Journal

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