I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1)

Author: Lauren Tarshis
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545362687
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times bestselling series! Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever. Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

Unsinkable

Author: Daniel Allen Butler
Publisher: Frontline Books
ISBN: 1848326416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
The first modern work to give a comprehensive picture of the RMS Titanic and the people intertwined with her fate, from disaster to recovery. Drawn from primary sources and contemporary accounts and updated to coincide with the April 2012 anniversary, this new heart-rending narrative allows readers to come to their own conclusions about this legendary vessel. Daniel Allen Butler spend more than 30 years researching the work, delving into the lives of every principal participant. In addition to examining the roles played by individual, he also looks into the problems of equipment and errors in technical data that resulted in the deaths of 1502 people. Rather than focussing on the night of the tragedy alone, he also investigates the events leading up to and following the fateful night.

The Wreck of the Titan

Author: Morgan Robertson
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486837327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
This eerily prescient novella from 1898 — 14 years before the Titanic disaster — tells of an "unsinkable" luxury liner's maiden voyage across the Atlantic and her disastrous collision with an iceberg.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090

Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.

On a Sea of Glass

Author: Tad Fitch
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445614391
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1093

Book Description
A sumptuously illustrated history of the Titanic, her sinking and its aftermath.

The Nazi Titanic

Author: Robert P. Watson
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306824906
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
Built in 1927, the German ocean liner SS Cap Arcona was the greatest ship since the RMS Titanic and one of the most celebrated luxury liners in the world. When the Nazis seized control in Germany, she was stripped down for use as a floating barracks and troop transport. Later, during the war, Hitler's minister, Joseph Goebbels, cast her as the "star" in his epic propaganda film about the sinking of the legendary Titanic. Following the film's enormous failure, the German navy used the Cap Arcona to transport German soldiers and civilians across the Baltic, away from the Red Army's advance. In the Third Reich's final days, the ill-fated ship was packed with thousands of concentration camp prisoners. Without adequate water, food, or sanitary facilities, the prisoners suffered as they waited for the end of the war. Just days before Germany surrendered, the Cap Arcona was mistakenly bombed by the British Royal Air Force, and nearly all of the prisoners were killed in the last major tragedy of the Holocaust and one of history's worst maritime disasters. Although the British government sealed many documents pertaining to the ship's sinking, Robert P. Watson has unearthed forgotten records, conducted many interviews, and used over 100 sources, including diaries and oral histories, to expose this story. As a result, The Nazi Titanic is a riveting and astonishing account of an enigmatic ship that played a devastating role in World War II and the Holocaust.

RMS Titanic

Author: Peter Davies-Garner
Publisher: Verlag für Technik und Handwerk
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 555

Book Description
In this book, Peter Davies-Garner describes the construction of a fascinating large-scale model that does justice in its perfection to the legendary model of the RMS Titanic. Built on a scale of 1:48 for an American museum, this excellently researched, and six-metre-long model is probably the measure of all things when it comes to replicas of the most famous ship in history. Not only because of the many original photos and the excellently detailed plans, this book is a treasure trove for all model builders. Above all, the detailed description of the various construction techniques used makes it a must-read for every ambitious model ship builder. From the content: • The sinking of the Titanic • Shipyard models • The model of the Titanic • The hull • The propellers • The rudder • The decks • The superstructure • The funnels • The lifeboats and davits • Masts and rigging • Titanic model kits • Colour scheme • Further reading

The R.M.S. Titanic and Washington, D. C.

Author: Maureen Zottoli
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524624209
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
One hundred years has gone by since R.M.S. Titanic foundered and the subsequent hearings were brought to Washington, D.C. This book is a unique resource to the Washington, D.C. portion of the historical story of R.M.S. Titanic. Included are locations of interest for tourist, student or seasoned historian to see bits of Titanic history around town, no matter how brief the visit. Some of the surviving crew and officers stayed in DC during testimony and were provided a tour. Some of the passengers made their homes in the DC area. This book provides a look at where these folks lived/stayed and also a look at those within the three branches of government who would play a role in the investigation, hearings, and even the subsequent cases brought to the Supreme Court.

RMS Titanic: The Funerals, Memorials and Legacy

Author: Brandon Holm
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312255129
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Over 100 years have passed when a ship and iceberg caused a major change in the identity and standards of travel over the ocean. Even today, one cannot help but remember April 15, 1912 when a ocean liner runs aground or has any problem at sea. This book is to capture that remembrance, and provide just a small look into the memorials and funerals, often forgotten when we reflect on the over 1,500 people who died when the RMS Titanic sank in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic.

THE TITANIC

Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
THE TITANIC MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE TITANIC MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR THE TITANIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.