Disasters at Sea

Discover the fate of five doomed sea voyages amidst fog, ice, and cannon fire.

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32 pages· 2,818 words· Est. 32 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a journey through five ill-fated sea voyages, where fog, ice, and torpedoes threaten all aboard. Young readers will explore these gripping tales, uncovering the mysteries and dangers that lurk in the depths. With a blend of historical facts and thrilling narratives, these stories captivate and educate, offering a perfect balance of adventure and learning. Will the voyagers survive the treacherous seas, or will they succumb to the ocean's wrath? Dive into these tales to find out.

From the publisher

From fog, ice, and rocks to cannon fire and torpedo attacks–read the story of five doomed sea voyages and the fate of those who took part in them. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children’s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

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