north atlantic ocean

Presents ten true tales of young survivors of the 1912 Titanic shipwreck, including seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer, fifteen-year-old Edith Brown, and eleven-year-old Billy Carter.

Describes the events surrounding the sinking of the ship "Titanic" in 1912, revealing the historical details from the perspectives of a first-class passenger, a third-class passenger, and a crewmember.

Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrews' plans for "the safest ship on the ocean" to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.

Chronicles the experiences of the men, women, and children who survived the sinking of the British liner "SS City of Benares", which was torpedoed by a German submarine on September 17, 1940.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the sinking of Titanic"--Provided by publisher.

Explores real-life stories and little known facts about the luxury steamship Titanic which sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912.

Looks at the experiences of the passengers traveling in second class aboard the Titanic.

Describes, in easy-to-read text, the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world's largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage.

Reviews the story of the RMS Titanic, from its construction to the inquiries conducted in the U.S. and Britain after it sank in 1912, taking into account the beliefs, attitudes, and ideas of the era which influenced the way people reacted during the disaster. Updated to include information gathered since the original 1998 pubication.