Titanic

Disaster at Sea

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Pub Date Feb 01 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Capstone | Capstone Press

Description

Experience all the drama and tragedy of Titanic inside the pages of this richly illustrated narrative. With a pull-out poster and double gatefold diagram, Titanic: Disaster at Sea is brimming with facts, stories, and fascinating people. From the technological creativity of Titanic’s construction to unselfish sacrifice in the face of disaster, this comprehensive book will satisfy readers with its exciting, up-close look at this amazing true story of triumph and tragedy. For ages 8-14.

Features include:

-Double gatefold diagram of the ship's interior

-Pull-out poster

-Cutaway illustrations

-Detailed, graphical timeline

-Minute-by-minute countdown from the moment of the iceberg's impact to the arrival of the rescue boats

-Explanatory diagrams and drawings

-Illustrated recreations of events

-Profiles of key participants

-Richly illustrated original art with historical photographs


About the Author

Author Philip Wilkinson has written more than 60 books for adults and children, mainly in the fields of history, architecture and the arts. His titles include the award-winning Amazing Buildings, a Celebration of the Customs and Rituals of the World, which was endorsed by the United Nations, and the bestselling What the Romans Did for Us, the book of the BBC TV series of the same name.

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Experience all the drama and tragedy of Titanic inside the pages of this richly illustrated narrative. With a pull-out poster and double gatefold diagram, Titanic: Disaster at Sea is brimming with...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781429675277
PRICE $17.95 (USD)
PAGES 64

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