steamboats

There s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry s Busytown! A jewel thief is aboard a steamboat. Thankfully, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig, two of Busytown's best detectives, are on the case! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been invited to a fancy wedding party aboard a steamboat. But when a jewel thief strikes, they must catch the crook instead of eating yummy cake! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this humorous storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry's Busytown.

"The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You're cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors? Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive? Will you stay with your sick friend or try to find someone to help him? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to you to decide how you'll survive one of the worst river disasters ever seen"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . true WWII account of the maritime attack on the RMS Laconia off the West African coast"--Provided by publisher.

Over the course of time, a luxury steamship loses its luster and is eventually abandoned after changing hands many times. A wealthy family over time loses their wealth and are eventually forced out of the poorest housing available with the others in the community. But when the poor people find the ship and rebuild it, both the ship and its new inhabitants find new purpose in life.

A historical account including eyewitness quotes of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today.

Presents a dramatic script set in 1807, and describing how young Brenton Dixon got a job aboard Robert Fulton's new steamboat. His work with Fulton turned into a lifelong career on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions and innovations of Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.

Describes the life and work of eighteenth-century inventor and businessman Robert Fulton, focusing on his development of the steamboat.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's third-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the children on the Titanic, including details about their family life, adventures on the ship, and the dangers they faced at sea. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.