I Ship - (On the Move) by Kelly Rice Schmitt (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

"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

"Readers follow every step of the (fictional) container ship Carolina, which is carrying freight from a port in Asia to delivery in France. Carolina acts as narrator, initially providing details about the process of docking and loading, while informative cutaway illustrations display the diverse cargo. Dong's clear, flat, geometrical digital illustrations also illuminate size."--The Horn Book Magazine

"An informative peek at our global infrastructure's major lifeline." --Kirkus Reviews