titanic (steamship)

A bank robber tries to escape with his ill-gotten gains by booking a suite on the Titanic, but when the ship hits an iceberg, he refuses to leave the stolen wealth behind and seals his fate.

You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship's voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to it sinking. Discover how technology uncovered answers to how this famous ship's voyage ended in disaster.

"The Titanic has one of the most famous stories of an ocean liner in modern history. Its tragic end in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912 affected many lives. This book examines what it was like to be a passenger on that fateful journey: man, woman, or child; rich or poor; young or old, and ways each tried to survive the night that the Titanic sank"--Provided by publisher.

As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed passenger ship, sinking in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.

Discusses the history of the sinking of the Titanic, including the construction of the ship, the events leading up to the collision with the iceberg, evacuation and rescue efforts, and the aftermath.

Would you have survived aboard the Titanic? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Readers will set sail with the passengers of the Titanic on its fateful journey across the Atlantic. They'll learn about the ship, its passengers, its crew, and some theories behind why an "unsinkable" ship sank so quickly. Each chapter features a fictional account from a crewman that enlivens the main text, which is also supported by stunning historical images.

Recounts the events and circumstances surrounding the fateful night in April, 1912 when the "unsinkable" "Titanic" went down in the north Atlantic, killing more than 1,500 people.

Describes the events leading up to and including the sinking of the "Titanic" in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.