Detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

A history of the Titanic and a recounting of one of the worst maritime disasters in history.

An introduction to the Mary Celeste explores the history of the ship, the myths that surround it, and possible scientific explanations for the legends.

Describes the technology used to locate the remains of Titanic, reveals answers about how the ship sank, and details the controversy about removing artifacts from the ocean.

"Deep in the dark North Atlantic night, the majestic ocean liner Titanic strikes ice and quickly begins to sink. It radios out an 'S-O-S' distress call into the night. But all the ships who receive the call are too far away to help. All apart from the humble Carpathia. But surely it is too small to help, and how will it navigate the perilous ice fields? Follow the brave crews of both ships and find out what happened on this fateful night. It's all...

"Next set in A TRUE BOOK series. Young readers rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, The Titanic. Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text"--

On April 15, 1912, the magnificent ocean liner the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank beneath the icy North Atlantic seas. Hopkinson weaves together archival photographs and the voices of real Titanic survivors and witnesses to the disaster to bring the horrors of that terrible night to life. There's nine-year-old Frankie Goldsmith; Violet Jessop, a young stewardess; Archibald Gracie, a well-to-do gentleman; Charlotte Collyer, a young mother on...

Describes the large luxury liner which sank in 1912 and the discovery and exploration of its underwater wreckage.

Presents facts on the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, including details on the ship's construction, victims, and survivors.