shipwrecks

Discusses the Titanic, including its design, how the ship sank, the passengers onboard, and why the ship's legacy lives on.

"Describes what happened when a slave ship packed with plunder was captured by pirates in 1717 then sunk by a brutal storm. Tells the story of the 1984 expedition to locate the wreck of The Whydah and what was uncovered."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the lives of the individuals who survived the sinking of the Titantic, featuring details gathered from letters, memoirs, diaries, and interviews.

The Titanic has hit the high seas, and moves steadily toward its doom. Mysteries unfold within the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the ship. A secret killer who may be on board, a legacy that may be jeopardized, and a vital truth will soon be revealed. For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, life on the Titanic brings both hiding and seeking, as their lives become irrevocably intertwined.

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.

Describes wooden ships or caravels of the fifteenth century and follows archaeologists as they uncover a lost caravel in the Caribbean Sea.

Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

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.

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.