north atlantic ocean

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

Describes the sinking of the Titanic based on the actual accounts of individuals who witnessed the disaster firsthand.

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.

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.

Provides historical background on key aspects of the naval disaster; readings about important controversies about the ship, the disaster, and its legacy; and personal narratives from individuals who lived through the event or were directly affected by it, as well as from contemporary figures who continue to influence our collective understanding of Titanic.