Story of the Titanic (DK History)

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Who will enjoy this book: Although there is light adventure and mystery, at its heart this is a book about books and their significance, so if that’s your thing, add this to your pile of must-read Titanic books! Why it’s one of the best Titanic books for kids: As with many books for children, this one is greatly improved by the illustrations. Foreman’s drawings are very characterful, and both embellish and give shape to the world Morpurgo describes – which is a great help as a lot of things happen in this book. A tragic tale of falling in love aboard the Titanic as heroine, Tess, discovers darker secrets lying beneath the doomed crossing... and a hidden brotherhood threatens to tear her lover from her forever. I’m an author of Young Adult Fantasy fiction. When my oldest was six, I started reading Harry Potter to him. It was such a bonding experience that we both cherish. We still talk about the stories, even though he's all grown up and lives away from me most of the time. The thing about fantasy is that stories set in worlds or with people that don’t actually exist make it easier for us to swallow deep meanings, storylines with which we can identify, and that crawl deep down into our souls and nest there. It’s not just about escaping into a fantasy world, but about finding human experience in otherworldly situations and characters. What’s it about: Drawing from the genuine autobiographical accounts of twelve survivors from the sinking of the Titanic, this novel covers the catastrophe from perspectives right across the cultural board, from rich to poor, sailor to servant, European to American.

Unfortunately, the Titanic had been built with watertight structures to prevent sinking only up to flooding of four holds at the fore. The vessel eventually capsized due to waterlogging and sank in a matter of hours. Who will enjoy this book: Women and Children First is a great option for anyone who enjoys a solid historical fiction novel with elements of romance and mystery thrown in. This Titanic book would also likely interest people wanting to read novels about PTSD, or coping with grief and loss. The philosopher, mathematician, astronomer and poet lived in what is now Iran, between 1048 and 1131. His achievements included creating the most precise solar calendar of the time but long after his death he would become more famous for his poetry, written in four-line verses known as quatrains In April 1912, six notable people were among those privileged to experience the height of luxury—first class passage on “the ship of dreams,” the RMS Titanic:…Further Reading: Butler is also the author Unsinkable: The Full Story Of The RMS Titanic. After A Night to Remember, this is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and best narrative non-fiction books about the Titanic. Welshman, John (2012). Titanic: The Last Night of a Small Town. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-161173-5. Who will enjoy this book: Anyone with an interest in journalism and how the methods with which the media reports the news have (or haven’t) changed in the last hundred years will find this Titanic book fascinating … or all too familiar. Right on our doorstep is the Titanic Hotel Belfast, located in the legendary Harland & Wolff headquarters and drawing offices, where Titanic was designed.

What’s it about: Autobiography telling the real story of a 7 year old girl who survived the sinking of the Titanic. This beautifully illustrated book is the story of a boy, his bear, and their escape from the sinking of the Titanic. This telling of the collision is an easy way for young readers to understand these historical events. A text attributed to Omar Khayyám was translated into English in the mid-19th Century by man of letters Edward FitzGerald. The Rubáiyát flopped at first but was happened upon by two Irish scholars, who helped to win the work widespread acclaim In this book, the authors bring the tragedy of the sinking of Titanic to life, telling the story of the ship’s design, construction, and maiden voyage, in an attempt to understand how a brand new ship could sink. The authors also bring to light stories of individuals who sailed on her and their rarely seen accounts of the sinking. They all tell a dramatic story of those who were lost and those who were saved, and what happened in the world after word of Titanic’s sinking went around. The book is made special by using rare survivor accounts from the eye witnesses of that night.Who will enjoy this book: Historians, Titanic enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in modern anthropology and social studies will find this book fascinating. What it’s about: The sinking of the Titanic was only the start of the nightmare – now those who haven’t frozen to death must fight for their lives as Lovecraftian nightmares begin to bleed into our reality. What sets this book about the Titanic apart? Butler spent years researching the actions of the Captains of the Carpathia and the Californian, recounting in his book just how many people could have been saved had they acted differently, and diving deeply into the investigations launched against those deemed by many to have acted callously and negligently. You’re unlikely to find a more thorough approach to the retelling of this compelling story. Rutman, Sharon; Stevenson, Jay (1998). The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Titanic. Alpha Books. ISBN 0-02-862712-1. Who will enjoy this book: If you loved Brooklyn, this book will be in your wheelhouse. After all, romance, family secrets and the Titanic– what’s not to like?

Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth Why it’s one of the best Titanic books for kids: Tonight on the Titanic does a good job of introducing a heavy topic to children. It does this by making it a bit more fun and lighthearted – in as much as any book about the Titanic can be fun and lighthearted – by using magic and spells and putting the focus on helping Teddy. However, the book is also full of interesting facts about the Titanic and makes the tragedy real for kids who want to learn more. The novel can be found sitting on Carlson's armchair in the 1996 video game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time. Learn all about the Titanic and the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Authors Michael and Debbie Shoulders incorporate pieces of this ill-fated event to tell the story of the sinking, while also easing kids into it and offering another form of learning.This led to the creation of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) two years after the sinking. One night, while sailing between America and Ireland, the Titan crashes into a smaller ship at full speed in fog, splitting it in half. Rowland, who witnessed the collision while on lookout, is offered a bribe by the captain for his silence, but refuses and vows to expose the deed once in port. The captain and the officers attempt to discredit Rowland's testimony by drugging him.