THE HISTORY OF THE TITANIC by Kelly Milner Halls targets early readers as it reveals the story of the famous ocean liner. Easy to follow text combined with bold illustrations make this an attractive book for young readers. It is great for classrooms and for libraries, and the perfect gift for inspiring a love of history.
Divided into 8 well-researched chapters, it gives readers a look into the beginning of the age of ocean liners as a method of transportation for travelers of all financial backgrounds. There is information about the White Star Line and the building of the Titanic in Ireland. The excitement for its maiden voyage reached far and wide where it was known as the "unsinkable" ship.
The Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912. A mere 4 days later disaster struck when the ship hit an iceberg causing 5 of the furnace rooms that powered the ship to fill with water. Readers will learn about the lack of lifeboats and emergency procedures that resulted in the death of many of the over 2,000 passengers and crew.
The Titanic remains fascinating for history buffs and when the wreckage was finally found in 1985, an expedition to see what remained thrilled explorers who hope to return to the site before the ship is lost to the elements forever. Included in the book is a glossary for highlighted vocabulary found throughout the book, and quiz questions are included for readers interested in testing their knowledge about the facts presented.
The Titanic is a piece of history sure to live on as new readers discover and rediscover it with the help of Kelly Milner Halls and THE HISTORY OF THE TITANIC.
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