Story of the Titanic (DK History)

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The Band That Played On: The Extraordinary Story of the 8 Musicians Who Went Down with the Titanic – Steve Turner

Further Reading: Mary Montero also has a Q&A book about the Titanic full of interesting facts for kids. Often cited as one of the most accurate books on the subject, it is frequently used as a research tool and educational guide in schools and other institutions. What’s it about: Working covertly with the US government, Dirk Pitt must uncover the secrets of the Titanic before they fall into the wrong hands. Just one problem – it’s still buried 12,600 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

Read the stories of ten young individuals whose lives were changed as soon as they boarded the magnificent Titanic in April of 1912. The unique use of young voices offers an interesting perspective to this historical event. I’m a huge fan of Alan Zullo, having read many of his other books. Late Elementary Meet the many passengers of the Titanic and the features of such a magnificent ship in this fun illustrated read. This story offers a great variety of characters and ways to engage with this moment of history. This is one of the most popular renditions of Dear America. Read about Margaret Ann Brady’s Titanic voyage in diary format. I’ve read others in this series and they may be only suitable for middle school students and up, but they are well worth the read. More Historical Book and Movie Lists

Learn all about the Titanic and the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Authors Michael and Debbie Shoulders incorporate pieces of this ill-fated event to tell the story of the sinking, while also easing kids into it and offering another form of learning. I have been thinking a lot about what feminism means for me. In this interview, I said, "I wish more authors would write about strong women, beyond the strength and importance of motherhood, but not just emulating traditional male behavior." I feel that this is the kind of strong woman I am, as a woman forging a non-traditional path in mathematics. I have been on something of a mission to find books like this, and particularly ones written by women. I find such books frustratingly rare, so I wanted to recommend a few that I have found. There is more to being a woman than falling in love and having children.

A heart-stopping adventure that defies time and space--New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu calls it "an incredibly intricate, brilliantly paced, masterfully written journey."