The Titanic Story
From the Series Famous Ships
The Titanic Story studies the RMS Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable, world-class passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic in 1912. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, crew, and passengers, as well as its fateful place in history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF025000, JNF057020 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | ABDO Publishing Company |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | Famous Ships |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1150 |
| ISBN | 9781532113215 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-12-15 |
| Author | Tristan Poehlmann |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
| Dewey | 910.9163 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 9.75 x 8.5 |
Famous Ships – School Library Connection
Reminiscent of old scrapbooks filled with photos and documents, these attractive, well-designed books offer background and little-known facts about famous ships. Of particular note is the writing style: each title manages to maintain suspense, even though readers are well aware of the ships’ outcomes. Engaging, short first-person narratives enliven the text while subject consultants add to the authenticity. Of particular interest is the little known Wilhelm Gustloff and its role in German history during World War II. Page layouts are generously filled with photos, sidebars, charts, maps, and mini-biographies of key players. Sturdy library bindings will hold up for repeated use. Appendices include a factsheet of essential facts and legacies. Students will find these useful for reports and be drawn to the illustrations. It would have been helpful if some photos were digitally retouched for clarity. Recommended.
Famous Ships – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . .Wilhelm Gustloff shines as a well-rounded account that covers a number of different perspectives, including the terror caused by the Russian troop advancement into East Prussia, the atmosphere onboard the doomed ship, the submarine that sank it, and more. A suitable addition to STEM and history collections, with Wilhelm Gustloff the most readable of the bunch.