Books About Maritime History · 7 titles considered

The Best Maritime History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about maritime history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 7 Favorite Books About Maritime History

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

What Was the Titanic?

By Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

The story of the Titanic's maiden voyage and its tragic sinking.

112 pages· 8,162 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,159 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1990

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

By Avi

A lone girl faces a deadly sea voyage with a mutinous crew and a murderous captain.

240 pages· 52,752 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 88,824 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017

Finding the Titanic

A sunken ship's secrets resurface after 73 years beneath the ocean's depths.

64 pages· 8,991 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
$37.32Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2008

Haunted Hotels

Check in if you dare—these haunted hotels hold chilling secrets.

32 pages· 2,893 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 61 ratings
$28.50Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2005

Water Rescue Dogs

Lost at sea, Elizabeth's only hope is her loyal rescue dog, Ursa.

32 pages· 1,605 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
$29.95Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2009

Exploring Titanic

By Agnieszka Biskup, Al Bigley (Illustrator), Bill Anderson (Illustrator)

An archaeologist travels through time to solve mysteries and rescue colleagues.

32 pages· 1,850 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
$30.65Save 5%
Board Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Ocean

Dive into the ocean's mysteries and uncover its hidden secrets.

56 pages· 5,224 words· Est. 41 min read-aloud
3.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 68 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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