Titanic

Explore the glory and tragedy of the Titanic in a fascinating book that traces the events leading up to her fateful end.

On April 14, 1912, the largest and finest ocean liner of the age struck an iceberg and sank to the icy depths. Here, in clear, compelling prose illustrated with evocative scenes, extensive diagrams, and historical photos, is the story of the Titanic's rise and fall- from details on her stateof-the-art design and widely varying accommodations to a timeline showing how structural and human failure contributed to her demise.

Unfold a spectacular 3-D model of the TITANIC — and read about her fateful rise and fall — in a gorgeous gift set including several novelty features.

On April 14, 1912, the largest and finest ocean liner of the age struck an iceberg and sank to the icy depths. Now you can discover all the glory and tragedy of the TITANTIC in this interactive re-creation of her maiden voyage. Fold out a breathtaking 3-D model of the TITANIC in all her magnificence. Then follow the ship’s history from blueprint to ocean dream in a fascinating book that traces the events that led to her tragic end.

Among TITANIC’s many features:
- A model of the TITANIC — nearly 2 1/2 feet long
- A thirty-two-page book exploring the ship’s history
- Six pop-up scenes of the Titanic’s interior
- A deck plan and personal histories of several who were lost or saved
- A first-class ticket and menu cards from the first- and third-class galleys
- A mini newspaper with actual reports of the day
- A beautifully designed case with magnetic closures

Children's Literature

This book has a single impressive pop-up of a 33 long paper model of the huge ill-fated ship. The book presents as a 12 wide by 10 high hardback that opens in the middle of the front cover like a double door. Inside, there is a second hard cover announcing the arrival of the newest and largest White Star Line steamer, the RMS Titanic. On the left edge of this cover is an arrowhead with the words, LIFT HERE AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. By lifting the board page up and over to the right, a paper model of the ship can be pulled out to its full length. Unfortunately, because of its large size and the inherent fragility of its paper construction it is difficult to handle and must be opened on the floor or any other empty space at least 54 long. Those interested in the paper engineering will be fascinated with the construction of the boat in five sections which can never quite be pulled out enough to form a smooth sided boat. Also present in the package is a 32-page booklet that is a very clear and entertaining illustrated history of the ship containing all anyone could possibly want to know about the ship and its terrible ending. There is also a pocket in the front with more fascinating information specific to passenger luxury and a gallery of interior drawings showing life aboard a luxury liner in the first decades of the 20th Century. The information is well presented and the packaging of the pop-up is unique. Reviewer: Eleanor Heldrich

Martin Jenkins has written numerous acclaimed books for children, including a retelling of Jonathan Swift’s GULLIVER'S TRAVELS and several nonfiction titles. He lives in Cambridge, England.

Brian Sanders is an illustrator whose work has appeared in other pop-up books, on book jackets, and even on postage stamps. He and his wife, also an illustrator, live in Essex, England.