Shipwrecks
“Shipwrecks” by Fiona Macdonald, published by Miles Kelly in 2010, is an engaging exploration of sunken ships designed for young readers aged 6 and up. This 48-page book is presented in English and features a vibrant layout with holographic foil, making it visually appealing. It offers 100 fascinating facts about shipwrecks, including how ships float, the causes of sinking, and notable historical wrecks like the Titanic. The content is enriched with stunning illustrations and photographs that help contextualize the information for children.
Readers will discover a variety of interactive activities that make learning about maritime history enjoyable and accessible. The book encourages creativity through prompts such as writing a poem about a Viking warship voyage and conducting experiments to predict whether objects will float or sink. Additionally, it covers topics related to underwater exploration, including the use of robots and submersibles. “Shipwrecks” serves as an informative resource that combines fun facts with hands-on learning experiences, appealing to young minds curious about transportation and the mysteries of the ocean.
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100 Facts Shipwrecks is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the incredible secrets of sunken ships.
100 Facts Shipwrecks contains key topics about the remains of ships beneath the waves in concise numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners.
Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Shipwrecks:
– How ships float and the causes of sinking
– Historical shipwrecks and the most famous of all time – Titanic
– Robots, submersibles and diving discoveries
Examples of ‘I don’t believe it’ fascinating facts:
– Some divers have suggested using sea lions to help explore wrecks. Sea lions are intelligent, and can swim and dive in spaces too small or dangerous for humans to explore.
– Voyager submersible has sensor ‘eyes’ that produce three-dimensional images of the underwater world. Investigators wear special goggles to view the images.
– In just four years, from 1979 to 1983, archaeologists made almost 25,000 dives to the seabed to recover the shipwrecked Mary Rose and its contents.
Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include:
– Write a poem or song about a voyage on a Viking warship you have named. Will you return to safety or will you become shipwrecked? Get some ideas from the book
– Quiz question: What makes divers sink below the waves?
– Make predictions about what objects (such as a pebble) will float or sink in water and then record your results in a chart
Author: Fiona Macdonald
Consultant: David Parham
Pages: 48
Age: 6+
Dimensions: 9 X 12
Format: Paperback with holographic foil
ISBN: 9781848102392
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