"For more than 100 years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young readers can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered seventy-five years later. At 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic, the largest passenger steamship of this time, met its catastrophic end after crashing into an iceberg. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew onboard, only...

An illustrated look at the sinking of the luxury steamship Titanic in the North Atlantic Ocean in April of 1912.

Recounts the demise of the "unsinkable" Titanic, the massive luxury liner that housed extravagances such as a French "sidewalk cafe" and a grand staircase, but failed to provide enough lifeboats for the 2,207 passengers on board.

Explores the famous story of the doomed ocean liner, including how it sank and why, along with details of its design and construction, and descriptions of key personalities among the crew and passengers.

From the lookouts in the crows nest to Captain E.J. Smith, follow Titanic's crew members as they complete their daily responsibilities, come to terms with the ships fate, and make life and death decisions in the ships final disastrous moments.

This title examines the exploration and study of the Titanic's wreck. The book explores the ship's sinking, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts.

Presents an illustrated account of the Titanic's deadly voyage on April 12, 1912, when two thousand passengers, rich and poor alike, fought to survive the tragedy while partially filled lifeboats launched into the night with seven hundred people as some family members stayed behind.

Describes the ill-fated voyage of the "Titanic" from the perspective of the ship's designer and passengers.

Ireland, 1912, Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic, hoping to find a better life in America. For seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, the journey is bittersweet. Though her future lies in an unknown new place, her heart remains in Ireland with Séamus, the sweetheart she left behind. When disaster strikes, Maggie is one of the few passengers in steerage to survive. Waking up alone in a New York hospital, she vows never to speak...

Describes the luxurious steamship the Titanic and the tragic events that occurred when it sank in 1912.