The first in a series about ships and boats, this book aims to inspire a child's interest in the field of engineering. This coloring book shows the part of ships in color and on the next page allows the child to color in the black and white page with colored pencils. Its author, a former U.S. Coast Guard Officer, has been working in the field of Marine Engineering for over 40 years.
 
Additional books in the series will cover Tug Boats, Fishing Boats, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships and Barges. Ships and boats contain many of the systems and equipment which are essential to providing the necessities of life, safety and comfort and which represent examples of modern engineering achievement. If only one reader goes on to study any of the many fields of engineering, this book will have fulfilled its purpose.