shipwrecks

Relates the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they adapt to life on an island with abundant animal and plant life.

Brief retelling of the story of Robinson Crusoe's shipwreck, how he built a shelter on the deserted island where he was washed ashore, and his eventual rescue.

A historical account including eyewitness quotes of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today.

"John Odin Jensen examines a selection of Great Lakes shipwrecks of the wooden age for a deeper dive into this transformative chapter of maritime history. He mines the archeological evidence and historic record to show how their tragic ends fit in with the larger narrative of Midwestern history"--Provided by publisher.

"The events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a crewmember, a first-class passenger, and a steerage passenger as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event"--Amazon.

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.

A search for the truth about legends surrounding maritime disasters like the Flying Dutchman and the Titanic.

Looks at a number of shipwrecks and how people survived them.

"A nonfiction book about the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels"--Provided by the publisher.