Eyewitness Titanic
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999

Eyewitness Titanic

Written by DK

Part of the DK Eyewitness series

Explore the Titanic's tragic voyage, from its grand launch to its icy demise, and uncover hidden stories beneath the waves.

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Step aboard the Titanic's ill-fated journey in 1912, where luxury meets disaster. Experience life on the 'unsinkable' ship before it meets its icy fate. Discover gripping survival tales and the mysteries of those who vanished beneath the Atlantic. This visually engaging book invites young readers to explore the ship's construction, the dramatic rescue mission, and the treasures left behind. With vivid infographics and firsthand accounts, uncover the Titanic's enduring legacy and the secrets it still holds. Will you dare to witness history's most infamous maritime tragedy?

From the publisher

Become an eyewitness to the tragic story of the Titanic - from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board before the supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and ended up beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover survival stories from the epic rescue mission and find out what happened to the captain, crew, and passengers. A titanic book for kids that encourages curiosity and explore the ship’s treasures that lay undiscovered for years. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: - A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!- Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists- Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines- Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Titanic uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Easy-to-follow pages expertly show the people, objects, and events on board the Titanic, and infographics, statistics, and timelines explain the disaster as it happened. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur, or come face-to-face with a pharaoh in Eyewitness Ancient Egypt. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more history books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK history books”.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG1070L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.4
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
December 21, 2021
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780744028973

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