New Titanic Book!
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson
When the RMS Titanic was built in the early 1900s, it was the largest and most beautiful ship in the whole world. The ship had first class restaurants, a gymnasium and gorgeous rooms for the wealthiest travelers. For those who didn't have much money (known as second and third class passengers), the ship was a comfortable way to travel from Europe to America to see their friends and relatives. The builders of the Titanic spent years designing and creating the ship and thought it was unsinkable. When the boat left on its maiden voyage in April 1912, none of the passengers or crew members could have predicted that the Titanic would sink and become known as one of the biggest tragedies of our time.
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster, by Deborah Hopkinson, takes you on a journey from the very creation of the Titanic to the aftermath of its sinking. Through the eyes of crew members and passengers, you'll learn what really happened on that fateful spring voyage. You will feel as though you are a passenger or a crew member on the ship when you look at the photographs, illustrations, and copies of the telegraphs.
What really happened on the night of April 15, 1912? Why did only 712 out of the 2,208 passengers get space on the lifeboats? How did the survivors stay alive on the lifeboats without any fresh water or food? Most importantly, what lessons did we learn after this tragedy, and how can we prevent it from happening again?
This book is the ultimate guide to the Titanic disaster that happened exactly 100 years ago. Prepare to go on a journey back to 1912 and learn more about the most famous boat in the world!
Read a Kid Reporter's review of the book. And if you're obsessed and want to read more about the disaster, check out some more books about the Titanic.
—Jen, Scholastic Booktalker
Awesome! My younger brother LOVES the TITANIC. He'll LOVE the book.
Comment #1 | Posted by: Fairyemerald31 on March 28, 2012 at 09:47 AM
I just can't help it. I cry for like 15 minutes once I watch the movie. It is so sad! My brother isn't even emotional. I don't even see one tear drop from his eye!
It is so sad.
Comment #2 | Posted by: J on March 28, 2012 at 05:51 PM
what time did it completely sink?
Comment #3 | Posted by: sarah on March 28, 2012 at 06:28 PM
cool
Comment #4 | Posted by: kyjk on March 28, 2012 at 07:25 PM
I love the Titanic
Comment #5 | Posted by: browniecandy57 on March 28, 2012 at 07:44 PM
coolio
Comment #6 | Posted by: shonetellea on March 28, 2012 at 09:12 PM
Titanic ❤ Please read dorkqueen Scoop on Stacks number 8
Comment #7 | Posted by: amberblack111 on March 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM
I want to see the movie coming out april 5th sooo bad (its the original but in 3d)
Comment #8 | Posted by: Molly on March 29, 2012 at 04:08 AM
I dont think i would ever go on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean after i heard about this!
Comment #9 | Posted by: Jill on March 29, 2012 at 02:26 PM
the titanic books are the best i cant believe that it is the 100th anniversary i also like the movie.I really feel bad for the people that was on the ship i really wish they didn't have to be on the boat.
Comment #10 | Posted by: runninghamster4 on March 29, 2012 at 03:26 PM
I love anything about the titans. 'cause only 1 life boat came back for 4 more passenger. It sank at 2:20 AM
Comment #11 | Posted by: TurquisePanda37 on March 29, 2012 at 05:35 PM
COOL!!!!!
Comment #12 | Posted by: bookishathena39 on March 29, 2012 at 06:06 PM
I love the titanic! I think I would buy it!
Comment #13 | Posted by: ButterflyAqua136 on March 30, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Cool sounds good=)
Comment #14 | Posted by: ~MusicMaster~ on April 01, 2012 at 08:26 PM
i love the bookkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #15 | Posted by: megan on April 05, 2012 at 12:04 PM
I am taking my girlfriend out to see Titanic in 3D on April 15th. She has never seen it before. The only reason I am nervous is because I might cry on her shoulder!
Comment #16 | Posted by: gamedog37 on April 05, 2012 at 06:32 PM
i want 2 watch the movie but books r so better even though u have pics and ation to see u can picture it in ur mind comment me back with is better the book or the movie. and it will be a vote
Comment #17 | Posted by: bluefangs77 on April 05, 2012 at 10:41 PM
KOOL ♥
Comment #18 | Posted by: PAtrisha on April 06, 2012 at 04:01 AM
I have a friend who is OBSESSED with the Titanic. I'm gonna suggest this book to her before she goes out and sees the movie in 3D. ;-)
Comment #19 | Posted by: PianoGirl6 on April 06, 2012 at 06:57 PM
OMG!!!! I love the movie Titanic but it's so totally annoying. I for one love Twilight. But, still Titanic is a good movie. Maybe, the book will be as good as the movie. But... I doubt it. Look for more of my comments on other posts and bye. P.S leonardo decaprio young was so cute. And comment on my comments. :)
Comment #20 | Posted by: Dawn on April 08, 2012 at 04:46 PM
I love reading so I'll most likely love the book.
Comment #21 | Posted by: Sapphire on April 08, 2012 at 04:48 PM
I love the Titanic!! I saw the movie in 3D and it was great!
Comment #22 | Posted by: orangeathletic6 on April 11, 2012 at 09:50 AM
i love titanic the movie and these facts help people know more about the titanic
Comment #23 | Posted by: pico2601 on April 11, 2012 at 09:53 AM
titanic was a good movie but, it was really long. :)
titanic facts look good
Comment #24 | Posted by: orangesoccer23 on April 11, 2012 at 09:53 AM
i think the titanic finished sinking at 3:00 because it started at 11:40.
Comment #25 | Posted by: beautiful on April 12, 2012 at 05:31 PM