I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
A ten-year-old is off exploring the parts of the ship he isn't supposed to be in when the Titanic hits the ice.
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A ten-year-old is off exploring the parts of the ship he isn't supposed to be in when the Titanic hits the ice.
A girl with a forgotten past joins a pirate quest to a mythical land, risking sea monsters and secrets.
A girl discovers she's half mermaid and dives into a quest to find her father.
A story about a pig in a wig and her friends on a boat.
Stranded at sea, a boy must rely on an unlikely ally to survive and see beyond prejudice.
A young adventurer battles oceanic threats with a submarine and friends.
Two siblings travel back in time to the Titanic to help a dog under a spell
A boy races to find a legendary ship to save his kidnapped mother.
Explore a bustling bay filled with diverse boats and vibrant scenes.
Jo must conquer her fear of the sea to deliver mail and discover new adventures.
Sturdy, inviting books about boats, ships and underwater vehicles for the youngest readers and listeners.
Join young pirates on a high-seas adventure full of treasure and fun.
Discover the heroes on wheels that keep us safe during emergencies.
A playful whale sends Mr. Magee and his dog flying. How will they return to the sea?
Discover vibrant pop-up vehicles that leap off the page.
Explore the ocean's wonders in a vibrant pop-up adventure.
Peter Rabbit struggles to build a raft alone. Can he learn to ask for help?
Sheep embark on a pirate ship adventure.
Five friends set out on a boat. Who's to blame when it sinks?
Discover the world of boats and their many uses in this vibrant board book.
A bear outgrows his beloved boat. What will he do next?
A toy boat braves the open waters, facing challenges to find its way back home.
Discover the ocean's secrets through a playful sea adventure.
Illustrated read-alouds about boats, ships and underwater vehicles for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.
A boy sails to find where the ocean meets the sky.
A father and son explore dreams, discovering the universe's endless possibilities.
A father and son discover a profound bond with a trapped whale at sea.
A giraffe's journey from Egypt to France captivates a nation.
A town's trash crisis leads to a garbage barge's epic journey.
A boy and his friend embark on an unexpected sea adventure full of wonder.
A group of animals embark on a journey together along a river.
A sea serpent faces peer pressure to sink ships but discovers his true self.
A woman defies odds to map the ocean's hidden depths.
A young survivor's tale of a mysterious submarine voyage and oceanic wonders.
Mice embark on a sailing adventure with a crucial mission before returning home.
Longer stories about boats, ships and underwater vehicles for developing and independent readers.
Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.
Elite squad races against time to rescue kidnapped V.I.P.s from pirates.
Submariners fight a hidden war in the Pacific, battling against overwhelming odds after Pearl Harbor.
Three friends stranded at sea must survive a storm and test their friendship on a deserted island.
Cousins face danger in 1850s Fiji as they try to prevent a deadly conflict.
Rediscover a classic children's adventure from 1946.
Embark on a deep-sea quest to find the elusive giant squid. Choose wisely; each decision shapes your adventure.
A murder on the Nile cruise challenges two young detectives. Only one will return home.
A seasick girl finds magic and adventure with a mysterious puppy on a Christmas cruise.
A kitten's high-seas adventure tests loyalty and courage amidst storms and mutiny.
A missing heiress, a murder with no body, and a young detective racing against time.
The Titanic, the largest ship in the world, sinks on its first voyage after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives.