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Young readers rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, The Titanic, and explore its devasting sinking.

April 1912: the Titanic, the so called Ship of Dreams, sets sail with over 2,000 men, women and children on board. It was a historic moment and should have been one of the safest, most luxurious journeys to America. But when the ship hit an iceberg in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean its maiden voyage became a nightmare and the Titanic quickly sank taking her crew and passengers with her. In this gripping and fact-filled retelling David Long brings to life the history of the "unsinkable" Titanic, its creation and its doomed maiden voyage.

"Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he battled storms, animals, hunger, and thirst to become a true sea survivor. Actual quotes help tell the story in Steve's own words, while a map and timeline trace his journey. Readers will learn what it takes to battle the sea and live to tell the tale!"--Provided by the publisher.

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.

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.

Discusses the tragic voyage and sinking of the Titanic, examining the structure of the ship, what went wrong during the trip, and people who were involved in this unfortunate situation.

The Titanic includes enough real stories of the tragic "unsinkable ship" and its passengers and crew to fill an ocean liner. Throughout, BeForever character Samantha Parkington shares snippets of her own exciting fictional story of traveling as a first class passenger in the early 1900s, when steamship was the only way to travel across the ocean.

When the author's small sloop sank west of the Canary Islands, he was left adrift on a small raft in the Atlantic for 76 days.

"This time the mysterious box transports the golden retriever Ranger back to the shipyards of Belfast in 1912, where a ship is being prepared for her maiden voyage, and when he saves young Patrick Murphy from being crushed by falling boards, Ranger expects to be transported home; when he is not, he knows that somehow his job is not finished--but then, Ranger has never heard of the Titanic, and knows nothing of the fate that awaits Patrick, and all the other people on board"--Provided by publisher.

An account of the shipwreck, survival of seventy-six days, and rescue of Steven Callahan.