Titanic

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More than a century after its sinking, Titanic remains the world's most famous ship. This is the ultimate information-packed account of the luxury liner's history, from its incredible construction to its total destruction.

Selling more than 300,000 copies to date, Eyewitness Titanic is packed with photographs and full of facts as it tells the tragic tale of how a supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and ended up beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Hear the survival stories from the epic rescue mission, discover what happened to the captain and crew, explore Titanic's dazzling treasures, and find out why this unforgettable vessel has left such a lasting legacy.

Part of the best-selling Eyewitness series, this indispensable book covers the most dramatic maritime disaster of all time in stunning images, infographics, statistics, quotations, and timelines. Also included is a giant fold-out poster full of facts for bedroom or classroom walls.

Whether you're a nautical enthusiast, history buff, or looking for homework help, this is the total package.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 5-9-Legendary creatures from many parts of the world burst from every page in the first book. Colorful photographs of artifacts such as Egyptian mummies and representations of monsters abound, and movie stills from Shrek, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are sure to catch the eye of monster fans. Yet this is much more than a picture book. The text provides origins of characters such as Dracula and Medusa and describes a wide variety of creatures including the Norse giant Ymir and even tricksters like Anansi, Hare of West Africa, and Coyote, who appears in many Native American tales. A reference section includes name variations among different cultures, some famous hoaxes, and a few sacred places. While Titanic does indeed feature this famous tragedy, it details the history and salvaging techniques of other ill-fated ships. Henry VIII's Mary Rose, the Spanish Armada, the submersible Hunley, and ancient wrecks in the Mediterranean are just some of the vessels that have required development of special salvaging techniques for their recovery. Booty, bounty, and the activities of bloodthirsty pirates add extra spice to these dramatic accounts. The reference section is as juicy as the body of the work with its tantalizing facts and informative tidbits. Small trim size, dynamic covers, and information-rich contents make these titles irresistible.-Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Like the other books in this series, this volume sacrifices accuracy for flashiness. One section of the book covers the sinking of the [cf2]Titanic[cf1], but subsequent chapters describe other important ships and the search for their sunken treasure. The text jumps around with little logical progression, and many of the supporting photographs that crowd the book are from movies. Websites. Glos., ind. From HORN BOOK Fall 2003, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.