Brewster, Hugh

Presents an illustrated look at the life of British fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon from her childhood, her rise to the top of the fashion world, her survival of the Titanic disaster and its aftermath.

Questions and answers present information about the building, passengers, launching, sailing, sinking, and rediscovery of the "Titanic." Includes illustrations, archival images, and step-by-step diagrams.

Jamie is excited to be sailing on the Titanic the biggest ship in the world, and eager to explore the ship, but then disaster strikes and there are not enough lifeboats for everyone.

A complete, heart-stopping story of the legendary ship-from its building, maiden voyage and tragic sinking, to its high-tech discovery and exploration on the ocean floor. Includes the making of James Cameron's movie, Titanic.

These stories of twelve young royal women--from Mary Tudor to Elizabeth II-- reveal that the "enchanted lives" of princesses happen only in fairy tales. All of today's princesses work for charitable organizations, and some of them have championed particular causes, just as the late Princess Diana did. Like princesses of the past, this young woman will have to learn what it truly means--to be aprincess.

Unknown facts are revealed in this fact-filled, stunningly illustrated volume. Full-color photos, detailed diagrams & paintings.

Contains biographies of twelve real princesses who lived in the luxurious world of royalty, yet were not spared the sadness and tragedy of real life.

Photographs and excerpts from personal letters tell the story of Anastasia, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, who is believed to have been executed along with the rest of her family during the Russian revolution in 1918.