History on the high seas

"The mutiny that raged aboard the Amistad made it one of the most famous ships in history. The vessel was a product of a dying slave trade, and the events on board were a testament to the strength of its captives who fought for their freedom. Through . . . facts, . . . artwork, and a fictional account of the happenings, readers will learn of the horrors of the slave trade and the bloody revolt that happened aboard"--Provided by publisher.

"The Titanic has fascinated people around the world since its construction began in March 1909. . . 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 to enliven the main text as well as stunning historical images"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses what life was like on the Mayflower.

A brief history of the USS Constitution, a warship that was launched in 1797, disucussing the adventures of the sailors aboard this vessel, its exploits during the War of 1812 and more.

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.