"People dreamed of sailing under the water for thousands of years. Submarines and submersibles made that dream come true! It took hundreds of years and many innovations to achieve underwater travel. Learn how submarines and submersibles developed, how they work, and the different ways they are used in this exciting look at some amazing engineering marvels!"--Back cover.
Contents
The first submarines -- Basics of submarine design -- Wartime submarines -- Research and recreational subs -- Personal submarines -- Submarines of the future.