History of the Titanic

Explore the history of the Titanic-the shipwreck that shook the world with this informative book for kids ages six to nine. "e;For curious young readers wanting to know the facts behind the tragic tale that lives on, this is the perfect book. Accomplished nonfiction author Kelly Milner Halls provides a lively text, embellished with Marta Dorado's maps and other spritely illustrations."e; Cheryl Harness, author and illustratorOn April ten, 1912, the Titanic sailed away on its first voyage. It was the biggest ship ever built, and many people believed it was unsinkable. Four days later they were proven wrong. The sinking of the Titanic is a tragedy that we still remember today. This illustrated story takes you on a journey through the ship's fateful voyage, and the legacy it left behind. What will you learn about the Titanic?"e;A fast-moving and thought-provoking read. Kelly Milner Halls's The History of the Titanic revisits the endlessly fascinating tragedy of 1912 with a gentle guiding hand that will spark the interest of a whole new generation of young readers."e; John Bladek Ph.D., history professor and middle-grade author of Roll Up the Streets! and Lost in Ghostville