JUSTINE CIOVACCO ALL ABOUT SMALL BOATS LET’S FIND OUT TRANSPORTATION
BOATS AFLOAT People have used boats to move goods and people across water for thousands of years Today the word boat means a small water vessel used for fun for travel or for carrying small loads They are different than large vessels that carry many people or goods Those are called ships Small boats allow people to travel by water without getting wet They help people get to work and some Riding in a rowboat is a relaxing way to enjoy nature 4
people like fishermen actually work on boats Small boats are also perfect for exploring and getting from place to place Many people enjoy taking a canoe rowboat or kayak out on a river or a small lake On larger or rougher bodies of water motorboats and sailboats are used for recreation Small boats can be powered by people by sails or by motors They are a diverse group How they look depends on what they are used for Many people enjoy waterskiing and other water sports using small boats Diverse means different from each other 5
