Ships - History, Boats & Ships, Shipwrecks & Underwater Exploration
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Synopsis
Before the ocean liner Titanic had even set sail on its maiden journey, it was already the most famous ship in the world. It was the largest shipping vessel ever built and everyone believed it to be unsinkable. Nevertheless, just three days after it set sail, it would strike an iceberg and sink into the pages of history. How did it happen? Author Michael Cole takes readers aboard the tragic ship to find an answer.Editorials
Children's Literature
Many people have long been fascinated by the story of the Titanic. Who hasn't heard of the huge ocean liner that sank almost one hundred years ago, killing over half of its two thousand passengers? Touted as virtually unsinkable, the entire world was shocked when this huge vessel hit an iceberg and met its tragic fate. This book tells an emotional and detailed story of the numerous events that led to the tragedy and contributed to the enormous loss of life. Many photographs further illustrate the exuberance and lavishness of the time. The book is part of the "American Disasters" series. 2001, Enslow, $18.95. Ages 10 up. Reviewer: Denise DaleyBook Details
Published
May 1, 2001
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pages
48
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780766015579