Tugboats: Small Boats With Big Responsibilities
In Tugboats: Small Boats with Big Responsibilities, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb highlights the important role of tugboats. She explains how they assist large ships in safely navigating to port and showcases some of the key features of tugboats that make them effective for transportation. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: Why are tires important on a tugboat, and what do they do in other vehicles?
A: Tires on a tugboat are important because they help the large boat move safely to port. Tires are essential for cars and trucks because they help them drive smoothly, stay balanced, and turn properly.
Q: Why is there a lot of glass in the control area of a tugboat?
A: The glass in the control area lets the captain see everything around them, like other boats and the port. This helps them navigate safely and make good decisions.
Q: What is one feature of a tugboat that helps it do its job?
A: One feature of a tugboat is its strong propeller, which helps the boat move quickly and powerfully through the water.
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In Machines That Get the Job Done: Tugboats, Backhoe Loaders, and Street Sweepers, presenter and motocross racer Grace Webb looks at three useful machines: a tugboat, a backhoe loader, and a road sweeper. Whether allowing us to pull a massive ship, dig a large hole with ease, or keep our streets clean, each machine serves an important purpose. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Machines That Get the Job Done: Tugboats, Backhoe Loaders, and Street Sweepers, presenter and motocross racer Grace Webb looks at three useful machines: a tugboat, a backhoe loader, and a road sweeper. Whether allowing us to pull a massive ship, dig a large hole with ease, or keep our streets clean, each machine serves an important purpose. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.