The Boat Alphabet Book Author:Jerry Pallotta, David Biedrzycki (Illustrator) Jerry Pallotta's newest alphabet book features boats and ships, from the gigantic aircraft carrier to the one-person kayak. With characteristic wit and humor, the author explains basic nautical terms like hull, bow, and stern, and introduces more challenging topics, such as the workings of a steam engine. — Young and old alike will want to ge... more »t on board for this lavishly illustrated and informative trip through the alphabet.« less