Fluid Mechanics Book recommandation

In summary, the experts are recommending a few different textbooks for introductory Fluid Mechanics, including Batchelor, White, Fluid Principles by Alan Vardy, and Elementary Fluid Dynamics by Acheson. They also mention Volume 6 of Landau-Lifgarbagez as a comprehensive resource. These books are recommended for their clarity and helpful example problems.
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We are using Fluid Mechanics by Young and Munson.
It is a good book but I want to get another one for more example problems.
What is a good textbook for introductory Fluid Mechanics?
I am a civil engineering student.
Thanks
 
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Thanks guys. I will check those book out.
 
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Fluid Principles by Alan Vardy will help with understanding.

Elementary Fluid Dynamics by Acheson will help with the maths.

go well
 
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One of the best fluids books is Volume 6 of Landau-Lifgarbagez.Covers everything you'll ever need plus more.
 

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