Story of the Titanic (DK History)

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Further Reading: This graphic novel is based off the first book in the I Survived… children’s series by Lauren Tarshis that looks at major events throughout history from the point of view of a survivor. Apparently there is an intent to turn the entire series into graphic novels for kids. But if you enjoy this, like or prefer reading longer text and enjoy macabre topics, the I Survived… series is probably right up your alley.

Who will enjoy this book: Historians, Titanic enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in modern anthropology and social studies will find this book fascinating. What’s it about: Autobiography telling the real story of a 7 year old girl who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Who will enjoy this book: Whether you’re an adult or a kid, so long as you enjoy the comic book/graphic novel genre, this is the Titanic book for you.Once there, the girl is recovered by her mother and Rowland is arrested for her kidnapping. A sympathetic magistrate discharges him and rebukes the mother for being unsympathetic to her daughter's savior. Rowland then begins living alone. Hasan, Heba (April 14, 2012). "Author 'Predicts' Titanic Sinking, 14 Years Earlier". Time . Retrieved 2019-11-28. Rasor, Eugene L. (2001). The Titanic : Historiography and Annotated Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-313-31215-1.

In April 1912, six notable people were among those privileged to experience the height of luxury—first class passage on “the ship of dreams,” the RMS Titanic:… Who will enjoy this book: Women and Children First is a great option for anyone who enjoys a solid historical fiction novel with elements of romance and mystery thrown in. This Titanic book would also likely interest people wanting to read novels about PTSD, or coping with grief and loss. My passion for historical adventure and Texas history stems from my heritage: I’m a native Texan related to one of the Alamo defenders. My great-great-great-great-great-granduncle, Isaac Millsaps, was one of the Immortal 32, the reinforcements from Gonzales who answered William Barret Travis's call for help, rode to San Antonio, and died in the Alamo on March 6, 1836. My relationship with words began in elementary school, where I read Beowulf and Dracula by the time I was 10 years old (probably explains a lot about me). I began writing for newspapers in 1975 and have been writing professionally ever since. What’s it about: Released for the 100 year anniversary, Wilson has put together 11 well-researched stories from survivors of the Titanic, adding in new information about their lives post-tragedy.What sets this book about the Titanic apart? Titanic: Women and Children First serves as an excellent resource of information about this rarely-prioritised group. By sorting the passengers by class, Geller adds another dimension to what could otherwise be just an index of facts, but in this case everything comes together neatly, concisely and, with the addition of the illustrations, beautifully. This volume of the What Was? series dives into the Titanic and its disastrous sinking. Read along to hear what happened that cold April night and learn all about the magnificent ship so many couldn’t wait to board. The RMS Titanic was a passenger luxury liner owned and operated by the White Star Line. Registered in Britain, it was intended to serve as a trans-Atlantic liner operating between Southampton and New York City.

Not only are the stories of real passengers included in this fully illustrated book, but also some of American Girl, Samantha Parkington’s own story. This telling of those tragic events is one that kids can easily be brought into the story from. The fantastic fourth Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler. Why it’s one of the best Titanic books for kids: Let’s be honest, some kids just don’t like reading anything but “picture books”. So I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 serves as not only a potential gateway for other books about the Titanic, but can potentially get kids into history by making it more fun. What’s it about: Five sisters team up with, among others, Nikola Tesla as they try to use some of his inventions to escape the sinking of the Titanic.

DK Eyewitness Books: Titanic: Learn the Full Story of This Tragic Ship from its Famous Passengers to the Exploration of its Remains The ship sank on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg that had gone unnoticed. Over 1,500 passengers and crew died of hypothermia and drowning, out of the 2,224 onboard. Who will enjoy this book: Fans of romantic thrillers and those who look for strong female leads will find the lives of the three protagonists as Titanic survivors very engaging.