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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 2 hour read
The Titanic
By Kate Messner, Matt Aytch Taylor (Illustrator)
Part of the History Smashers series
Uncover the real story behind the Titanic's tragic sinking.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 714 ratings
224 pages· 15,914 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the untold truths of the Titanic's infamous voyage. On April 15, 1912, the 'unsinkable' ship met its fate, but was it truly unexpected? Discover how ignored warnings and miscommunications led to disaster. Explore the myths and secrets that history forgot, and question everything you thought you knew about this legendary shipwreck. With engaging illustrations and surprising facts, this book reveals the hidden layers of a story that continues to captivate the world. What really happened that fateful night, and why was the truth buried beneath the waves?
From the publisher
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right? Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank. The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke. Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 15,914
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1020L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.9
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 512307
Publication
- Published
- April 6, 2021
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593120439
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