Age: K-3rd grade
Nonfiction: WWI, battleships

I never knew about this intriguing use of art! Through the use of optical illusion, Norman Wilkinson came up with the unconventional solution to paint shipping vessels with bold illustrations in order to confuse German U-boats from predicting their course. Although a book about war, Barton focuses more on the art and mechanics of the boats with a lighter tone for younger boat enthusiasts.