A history of the Titanic and a recounting of one of the worst maritime disasters in history. This book presents a brief history of the Titanic and a recounting of one of the worst maritime disasters in history.

"Set sail on the Titanic and find out what happened when the 'unsinkable' liner hit an iceberg. Discover treasures from the shipwreck that lay undiscovered for years, and read personal accounts of courage, sorrow, and survival"--

Tells the tale of the sinking of the Titanic using the narratives of the witnesses and survivors to the disaster.

"Next set in A TRUE BOOK series. Young readers rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, The Titanic. Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text"--

"Next set in A TRUE BOOK series. Young readers rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, The Titanic. Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text"--

When 14-year-old Florence Kelly and 11-year-old Russell Park left their hometowns for summer vacations in Europe in 1939, they considered themselves awfully lucky. Many of their friends' families were struggling during the Great Depression and couldn't afford fancy trips. But the young pair would soon face life-threatening troubles of their own as it became clear German dictator Adolf Hitler was intent on invading neighboring countries. With tensions...

Describes the fight for survival during the sinking of the ship Titanic.