As you follow the pictorial story of this worldfamous ship, you will discover how she was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and. Lots of colorful pictures and diagrams, with an overview of each aspect of the titanic and the tragedy. The titanic was a luxury ocean liner that sank on its maiden first voyage in 1912. It combines an exciting topic with a rich vocabulary, more complex sentences, fact boxes, a glossary and index. He loves the book and it is perfect for youngones who want to know about this fantastic ship and the tragedy of what happened.
Titanic, explore the full story of this tragic ship by. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. On 18 april, ismay sent six more telgrams requesting his correspondent to meet him and make arrangements for the cedric to retrieve the titanic crew from carpathia as soon as possible. Learn the full story of this tragic ship from its famous passengers to the explo paperback june 16, 2014 by simon adams author visit amazons simon adams page. With voyagers of the titanic, richard davenporthines gives us a magnificent history of the people intimately connected with the infamous shipfrom dealmakers and industry giants, like j. The night lives on by walter lord, a night to remember by walter lord, the loss of the s. The titanic for dummies paints the whole picture of the most famous maritime disaster. Dk eyewitness titanic is a spectacular and informative guide to one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history. The pictures they create make you feel as if you are actually part of the titanic. This fascinating book reveals the secrets of the titanic s fated maiden voyage by detailing the chain of events that led to one of the most famous disasters in history. Caryn jenner writes and edits a variety of books for children of all ages, including both fiction and nonfiction. Book exhibits some shelf wear with toned interior and light soiling to cover. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book called sinking of the titanic the worlds greatest sea disaster claiming it was first edition and supposedly was published in 1912 or around that general era. Titanic books, books on the titanic, titanic book collection.
It examines the building of the ship, life onboard during its maiden voyage, tragic decisions made that fateful night, the discovery of the wreck, and the many controversies that have emerged in the century since the sinking. No one on the titanic that fateful night 100 years ago. Go one step further with this lavish version of story of the titanic, following the unsinkable liner from the start of its maiden voyage to its. Ordered this book for my daughter because she is obsessed with all things history related. Discover what happened to the captain of the ship, how survivors were rescued and why the maiden voyage turned to tragedy. Eyewitness titanic also includes a giant foldout wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Nearer my god to thee, the complete story of the wreck of the titanic the oceans. Prize in 2001 and the longman history today history book of the year in 2000.
Story of the titanic hardcover brookline booksmith. The graded readers in this series aim to provide learners of english with a pleasurable reading experience. The one thing people can expect from dk books are hours of entertainment with a tons of educational information. Buy a cheap copy of titanic dk eyewitness books by simon adams. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Titanic by jim pipe childrens history books at the works. Lots of colorful pictures and diagrams, with an overview of each aspect of the titanic and the tragedy that befell it.
The story of the titanic as told by its survivors by jack winocour. Voyagers of the titanic richard davenporthines ebook. This is the tragic story of the titanic, the grandest and most luxurious ocean liner the world had ever seen, and her devastating maiden voyage in april 1912. Pair of books related to the rms titanic including 1. Jul 01, 2014 eyewitness titanic explains one of the most dramatic maritime disasters in history. Book came in great conditon, no wear or tear inside or out of book.
Entertainment books 10 titanic books that will fascinate. The titanic was the largest and most luxurious liner in the world when she set sail on her maiden voyage. The titanic by deborah kent scholastic books for kids. Book sinking of the titanic from the 1912 era encyclopedia. It was boasted that the titanic was unsinkable, but in a few short hours, triumph turned to disaster as the ship sank in the icy waters of the atlantic ocean. My sister is currently working on reading a book about the titanic with her high school students. Our grandson is studying the titanics demise after halfterm break. Dk publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for. The book is very informative, has excellent photos and also a great fold out wall poster of the titanic sideon. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, eyewitness books provide an indepth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and. Read the remarkable story of the titanic, from the planning and building, through her launch and maiden voy. Dk publishing was founded in london in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of penguin random house, formed on july 1, 20. She is in 2nd grade and was able to comprehend and read this book with no problem.
Full of fascinating facts to stimulate curiosity, this level 3 book will suit confident solo readers. Titanic by dk 9781409343691 this website uses cookies for analytical and functional purposes. The best and most popular books written about the titanic. It is an original copy of a book about the titanic disaster as told by the survivors at the time and published within a few months of the disaster in 1912.
But in the months following the disaster wild speculation was rife. Published in 1960, these amazing accounts are gathered straight from titanic survivors. The worlds longest passenger ship at 269m 883ft long, it was so big it was considered to be impossible to sink. A selection of rms titanic books, ideal as a gift for any titanic enthusiast. Titanic by dr simon adams, 9781465420572, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This dk classic being brought back in print tells the story of the titanics fateful. Victoria sherrow discusses the passengers and crew, the sinking of the titanic, and the discovery of its remains more than seventyfive years later. Hop onboard the titanic and learn all about this ship and its tragic journey across the atlantic ocean written for kids age 9 and over and jampacked with photographs, eyewitness titanic has already sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. Apr 02, 2012 3 new titanic books it was the ship that launched a thousand stories. Earth, as well as several titles in the dk readers series. This childrens nonfiction book brings to life one of the most dramatic maritime disasters in history, describing the events leading up to, during, and. For dk publishing, she has written eyewitness workbook. Buy story of the titanic dk history by dk, noon, steve isbn.
If you want to get every child reading and learning, start with dk readers. Apr 28, 2016 the titanic disaster may have inspired some pretty heartwrenching fiction, but even more captivating is the truth and there are a ton of fascinating books about it if you want to find out. Learn the full story of this tragic ship from its famous passengers to the explo adams, simon on. The rms titanic was an olympic class passenger liner that became infamous for its. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique eyewitness view of the luxury liner whose maiden voyage is commemorated in 2012. I havent been able to see the book with my own eyes and. Learn the full story of this tragic ship from its famous passengers to the explo by simon adams jun 16, 2014 5. Her picture book, starting school, was one of the eight books longlisted for the uks 2012 school library association information book award in the under 7 age group. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Merely a day after titanic survivors arrived in port in new york city, a united states senate committee began an investigation into the wreck of the great unsinkable ship. The interesting element is that lawrence beesley was a survivor of the titanic disaster and provides a realistic account of some of the events leading to and following the sinking of the titanic. Story of the titanic is perfect for children who want to understand about the ship and its fateful voyage, as well as the human tales of its passengers and crew and is ideal for school projects. The books that show you what others only tell you fully revised and updated. Story of the titanic by dk, 9781409383390, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The story of the sinking of the titanic based on first hand accounts collected in the days and weeks following the disaster. Apr 15, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Apr 20, 2009 the one thing people can expect from dk books are hours of entertainment with a tons of educational information. Isbn 1898198101 signiture first page, in very good condition. Feb 01, 2012 the books that show you what others only tell you fully revised and updated. The series, which should appeal to a wide age range, exposes students to a variety of styles and kinds of english and the books contain puzzles and exercises based on the text. This engaging story is accompanied by a variety of historical and modern photographs and diagrams. The sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters. Displaying 1 to 7 of 7 products on board rms titanic. On thursday 22 may 1912, a mere 37 days after the sinking. This titanic book is the legacy of those who were fortunate enough to get off the sinking ship alive. May 27, 2006 this account of the sinking of the rms titanic was written by lawrence beesley and was first published in 1912.
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