History Smashers: The Titanic
History Smashers: The Titanic by Kate Messner, published by Random House Children’s Books on April 6, 2021, is an illustrated edition that spans 224 pages. This book delves into the events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic, challenging common myths and misconceptions. Through a combination of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, Messner presents a factual narrative that invites readers to explore the hidden truths behind this historical event.
In this engaging nonfiction work, readers will uncover the realities of the Titanic’s ill-fated journey on April 15, 1912, including the critical warnings it received about icebergs and the ship’s failure to heed them. The book focuses on the often-overlooked details of the disaster, revealing how the narrative of the “unsinkable” ship was shaped after the tragedy occurred. With topics such as transportation and modern history, this edition is designed for young readers interested in understanding the complexities of historical events.
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Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.
On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?
Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.
The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke.
Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.
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