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| titanic story for kids: If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic (If You Were a Kid) Josh Gregory, 2024-10-15 What was it like to be a kid aboard the Titanic? On April 10, 1912, the legendary RMS Titanic set sail from England on its maiden voyage. Everyone believed the ship was unsinkable, but they were soon proven wrong. Many passengers in first, second, and third class were kids! Join William and Alice as they set sail aboard the Titanic and form an unexpected friendship. Follow them as they discover every corner of the magnificent ship and find out what happened when the Titanic collided with an iceberg... and tragically began to sink! ABOUT THIS SERIES: Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, “If You Were a Kid”! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, “If You Were a Kid” will spark readers’ curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience. |
| titanic story for kids: Lost on the Titanic Jessica Rinker, 2020-05-19 When Allie, Vic, and their friend, Max, are mysteriously sent back in time to the Titanic, they have to find a way to save their parents' shop, save their futures, and get off the ship before it sinks! Join them as they explore the Titanic in its prime and attempt to find their way back to the present! -- |
| titanic story for kids: Escaping Titanic Marybeth Lorbiecki, 2012 Presents the story of 12-year-old Elizabeth Becker, who was returning from India to America with her mother and siblings on the Titanic when the great ship collided with an iceberg. |
| titanic story for kids: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 Lauren Tarshis, 2010 Includes an excerpt from I survived the shark attacks of 1916. |
| titanic story for kids: Story of the Titanic DK, 2012-02-20 This is the tragic story of the Titanic, the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner the world had ever seen, which sank on her maiden voyage in April 1912. Beautiful, double-page illustrations with amazing cross-sections and cutaway details explain the construction and mechanical details of this gigantic ship and reveal life onboard for passengers and crew. Each new illustration reveals different aspects of life in the early 20th century, and the text highlights hidden details for you to spot. As you follow the pictorial story of this world-famous liner, you will discover how she was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and crew she carried, and what facilities she offered onboard. You will also find out how she struck an iceberg and met with disaster,why she sank so quickly, how many people were saved, and how many lives were lost. You can compare the differences between the Titanic's passengers-from the first-class millionaires to the third-class emigrants-and find out how they dressed, where they ate and slept, and what they did to amuse themselves during the voyage. You can also take a closer look at some of the passengers and crew,and follow their different fates from the exciting start of the voyage to its tragic end. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Melissa Stewart, 2018-08-01 This title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage including Bob Ballard's 1985 discovery. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic’s Last Hours Meish Goldish, 2018-01-01 From the moment the iceberg was spotted, at 11:40 P.M. on April 14, 1912, the Titanic’s fate was sealed. Its 2,200 passengers and crew, in the course of two momentous hours, would meet their destiny in the icy, black waters of the North Atlantic. As the moments passed and the reality of what was happening began to sink in, the crew would make heroic efforts to save as many passengers as possible. In the end, however, the great ship would exact a harrowing toll from all on board. Titanic’s Last Hours: The Facts is a riveting account of the last two hours the supposedly unsinkable ship was afloat. Beginning at 11:40 P.M., the book relives the events set in motion after the brush with the iceberg and culminates with the sinking of the ship at 2:20 A.M. The fascinating moment-by-moment action along with large-format color images, maps, and fact boxes bring the nail-biting tension that passengers and crew must have faced in those final hours fully to life. Titanic’s Last Hours: The Facts is part of Bearport’s Titanica series. |
| titanic story for kids: The Titanic Story Tristan Poehlmann, 2017-12-15 The Titanic Story studies the RMS Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable, world-class passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic in 1912. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, crew, and passengers, as well as its fateful place in history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |
| titanic story for kids: A Haunted Titanic E. Merwin, 2018-01-01 It was the night of April 14, 1912. Jessie Sayre, a young orphan, tossed and turned in a feverish sleep. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, the Titanic cruised in the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward an unseen iceberg. Yet somehow Jessie sensed the Titanic’s doom. “I am so afraid. Can’t you see that big ship sinking in the water?” she called out in the night. “Look at all those people who are drowning!” Then Jessie fell into a coma and died at 11:40 P.M.— the same time an iceberg pierced the Titanic’s hull. A Haunted Titanic uncovers the chilling stories, uncanny revelations, and ghostly premonitions surrounding the doomed ship. The tales, like the ship herself, are cloaked in icy darkness and mystery—and will undoubtedly captivate readers. Large-format color images, maps, and fact boxes enrich the creepy content. A Haunted Titanic is part of Bearport’s Titanica series. |
| titanic story for kids: Survivors Elisabeth Bouillon, Elisabeth Navratil, 2001-05 The granddaughter of Titanic survivor Michel Navratil shares the story of her father and uncle, aged 2 and 4, who were traveling on the oceanliner under assumed names after being kidnapped by their father. |
| titanic story for kids: Viewpoints on the Sinking of the Titanic Kristin J. Russo, 2018-08-01 The events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the disaster through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking. Books include timeline, glossary, and index. |
| titanic story for kids: National Geographic Readers: Titanic Melissa Stewart, 2012-07-24 Get kids reading with cool information about the subjects that interest them the most. National Geographic Readers are high-interest, exciting, and easy to read. The latest in the series, Titanic is no exception. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger liner's ill-fated journey, this title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage including Bob Ballard's 1985 discovery. Brought to you only as National Geographic can, the industrial feat of the powerful ship, the tragedy of the wreckage, and the fascinating stories of survival bring the historical significance of the Titanic to a new audience in this level 3 reader. |
| titanic story for kids: Orphans of the Storm Celia Imrie, 2021-12-14 From internationally bestselling author and celebrated actress Celia Imrie, an epic novel set against the backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic. Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, Marcella Navratil has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, may have charmed her during their courtship, but their few years of marriage have revealed a cruel and controlling streak. The 21-year-old mother of two is determined to get a divorce. But while awaiting the Judges' decision on the custody of their children, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world. But as the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcella, Michael and Margaret cross and nothing will ever be the same again. Orphans of the Storm dives into the waters of the past to unearth a sweeping, epic tale of the sinking of the Titanic that radiates with humanity and hums with life. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Philip Wilkinson, 2012 Chronicles the history, inner workings, passengers, sinking, and impact of the legendary liner. |
| titanic story for kids: The History of the Titanic Kelly Milner Halls, 2021-07-27 Discover the history of the Titanic--an exploration of the shipwreck that shook the world for kids ages 6 to 9 On April 10, 1912, the Titanic sailed away from Southampton, England, on its very first voyage. It was the biggest ship ever built, and many people believed it was unsinkable. Four days later they were proven wrong. The sinking of the Titanic is a tragedy that we still remember today. One of the most comprehensive Titanic books for kids available, this colorfully illustrated story takes you through the ship's construction, its tragic voyage, and the legacy it left behind. This standout among Titanic books for kids features: A visual timeline--Easily understand important details of the Titanic's construction and journey thanks to a timeline marking the major milestones. Core curriculum--Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of this fateful voyage, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge after you finish this top choice in Titanic books for kids. Lasting changes--Explore thought-provoking questions that help you better understand how the sinking of the Titanic affected the world you live in today. Learn about this unforgettable disaster in this fascinating Titanic book for kids. |
| titanic story for kids: Nightmare on the Titanic William Caper, 2018-04-15 |
| titanic story for kids: History Smashers: The Titanic Kate Messner, 2021-04-06 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. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor. |
| titanic story for kids: Noelle at Sea Nikki Shannon Smith, 2019 Thirteen-year-old Noelle feels like the luckiest girl in the world to be cruising the Atlantic aboard the famed Titanic. The trip is made even better by her new friend, Pauline, a girl who is traveling with her father to live in America. The girls spend the first days of the journey exploring, but on the fifth night, Noelle awakes to a sinking ship. Women and children will be rescued first, and Noelle realizes motherless Pauline will be left all alone. Despite her parents' wishes, Noelle breaks away from her family to find and help her friend. Nonfiction information, a gloassary, and reader response questions make up the back matter of this Girls Survive story. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Duncan Crosbie, 2007 This interactive book offers readers fabulous new insight into what it was really like aboard the majestic boat with photographs, letters, journal entries, pop-ups, pull-tabs, slide mechanisms, fold-out maps, and booklets for additional information. |
| titanic story for kids: Rescuing Titanic Flora Delargy, 2025-09-02 This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote, treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of passengers on the world-famous ocean liner. Along the journey, you will learn all about Morse code, navigation tools, the different roles of the crew, how the ships found each other, and by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night. The illustrations set the scene and take the reader into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true bravery. Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and mighty, but can also be small and unassuming. This is the debut book in the Hidden Histories series, which explores with beautiful illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we thought we knew. |
| titanic story for kids: Maiden Voyage Sarah Jane, 2018 A story of secrets, sisterhood, and adventure aboard the Titanic! Isabella is shocked when her parents book her passage on the incredible Titanic and inform her that she'll be sailing by herself. She is given an envelope and told the contents will explain everything, but she is forbidden from opening it until the boat reaches the U.S.Lucille is worried over her mother's poor health, and her father is always distracted, never around. Left to her own devices, Lucille discovers some dangerous secrets that could tear her family apart.Abby is desperate. She's all her little brother has in the world, and her only hope is start a new life in New York. But the only way to do that is to smuggle her little brother aboard the Titanic and hope they can last the week without him getting caught.Three girls, three different classes on the ship, yet their pasts and futures are more intertwined than they know--and their lives are about to be forever changed over the course of the Titanic's maiden voyage. That is, if they don't all drown in secrets first. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanicat Marty Crisp, 2008 A boy who has signed on as cabin boy aboard the Titanic helps ready the ship for its maiden voyage, but when it is time to set sail and he cannot find the ship's cat on board, he leaves the vessel to search for her. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic's Passengers and Crew Alex Giannini, 2017-12-15 Titanic's Passengers and Crew is a compilation of compelling stories about the people aboard the luxurious--and supposedly unsinkable--ship. From wealthy first-class passengers like Jack Thayer to third-class travelers and crew, readers will meet and learn the harrowing tales of some of the most noteworthy people on the ship-- |
| titanic story for kids: Stories of Titanic's Second Class Rachel A. Bailey, 2016 Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's second-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. |
| titanic story for kids: What Was the Titanic? Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ, 2018-03-06 For more than 100 years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young readers can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered seventy-five years later. At 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic, the largest passenger steamship of this time, met its catastrophic end after crashing into an iceberg. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew onboard, only 705 survived. More than 100 years later, today's readers will be intrigued by the mystery that surrounds this ship that was originally labeled unsinkable. |
| titanic story for kids: Finding the Titanic Robert D. Ballard, 1993 Describes the voyage of the Titanic, the accident that caused it to sink, and the rescue of those who survived |
| titanic story for kids: Voyage on the Great Titanic Ellen Emerson White, 2010 Margaret Ann Brady is appointed to accompany Mrs. Carstairs on a journey on the Titanic, knowing that once she arrivees in New York she will be united with her brother. But the infamous luxury liner is destined for tragedy when the ship collides with a fateful iceberg. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Laura Driscoll, 2012-01-05 Level Three Discover the secrets of the Titanic 100 years after the sinking Learn all about the search for the Titanic's wreckage in this Level 3 reader featuring photographs of the ship's remains, as well as full-color artwork. |
| titanic story for kids: Luck of the Titanic Stacey Lee, 2021-08-19 From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats travelling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Valora Luck has two things: a ticket for the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, and a dream of leaving England behind and making a life for herself as a circus performer in New York. Much to her surprise though, she's turned away at the gangway; apparently, Chinese people aren't allowed into America. But Val has to get on that ship. Her twin brother Jamie, who has spent two long years at sea, is there, as is an influential circus owner, whom Val hopes to audition for. Thankfully, there's not much a trained acrobat like Val can't overcome when she puts her mind to it. As a stowaway, Val should keep her head down and stay out of sight. But the clock is ticking and she has just seven days as the ship makes its way across the Atlantic to find Jamie, perform for the circus owner, and convince him to help get them both into America. Then one night the unthinkable happens, and suddenly Val's dreams of a new life are crushed under the weight of the only thing that matters: survival. |
| titanic story for kids: The Titanic Disaster Adam Stone, 2014-08 Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Titanic disaster. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7--Provided by publisher. |
| titanic story for kids: Pig on the Titanic Gary Crew, 2005-03-15 On the disastrous night when the ocean liner Titanic sinks, the sounds of a pig-shaped music box cheer children escaping in a lifeboat. Based on a true story. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Sticker Book Megan Cullis, 2012-02-01 A century after the Titanic's maiden voyage, this book relives many aspects of the ship's famous story, from construction to it's tragic end. Illustrated with fascinating photograph's, children will enjoy finding and matching the stickers of the Titanic to correct place on the page. |
| titanic story for kids: Polar the Titanic Bear Daisy Corning Stone Spedden, 2001-09-01 Written for her son by an American heiress whose family survived the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, this account of the Edwardian life and of the disaster is told through the eyes of the young boy's teddy bear. Illustrated with watercolors and family photographs, this book makes an ideal read-aloud. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic Simon Adams, 2014 Discover the luxury of this famous ship--and the exploration of its remains on the ocean floor. |
| titanic story for kids: On Board the Titanic Shelley Tanaka, 2009-07-10 Young readers can travel back in time to the fateful maiden voyage of the majesticTitanicin this compelling narrative. Told through the eyes of two young survivors and beautifully illustrated with breathtaking paintings and diagrams, this dramatic account vividly re-creates the night the world's most famous passenger ship sank to the bottom of the icy Atlantic. Sidebars explain interesting facts and details, and a cutaway offers a visual replica of the massive, decadent liner. |
| titanic story for kids: Titanic: 58 Fascinating Facts for Kids Dylan Murphy, 2019-04-23 Titanic: 58 Fascinating Facts For Kids for 9-12-year-olds On April 10, 1912, the Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world left Southampton, England, bound for New York, 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Although thought to be unsinkable, four days later the Titanic was lying on the ocean floor after hitting an iceberg, a collision that claimed more than 1,500 lives. Titanic: 58 Fascinating Facts For Kids gives you the significant facts about the Titanic in 58 easy-to-understand segments. Find out how the Titanic was built, why it was thought to be unsinkable, why so many lives were lost, and the lessons learned from the tragedy. We hope that the facts about the Titanic will fascinate you and encourage you to find out much more about this magnificent but ill-fated ship. This book is suitable for 9-year-olds and older. Chapters: Steam Power | Building the Titanic | Captain, Crew & Passengers | Across the Atlantic | Iceberg! Right Ahead! | To the Lifeboats | Rescue | Titanic: the Aftermath | Assorted Titanic Facts |
| titanic story for kids: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 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. |
| titanic story for kids: The Story of Titanic for Children Joe Fullman, 2015-08 More than a century after it crashed into an iceberg, Titanic remains as compelling as ever. Now children can explore its beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design, and relive the tragic sinking of the world's most famous ship. Rich in visual detail, this book tells the story that captured the world, and it will hold kids spellbound with intriguing facts and real-life stories that provide insights into what happened that fateful night. |
| titanic story for kids: Gigantic Titanic Trivia for Kids! Carole Marsh, 1998-09 |
| titanic story for kids: The Titanic Story George Joshua, 2018-04-30 Pocket learning for Children: George Joshua The Titanic Story The Titanic Story is aimed at children aged seven and over. Every book in the Pocket History Series is packed with facts and trivia that are guaranteed to entertain and educate young minds. What people are saying about the Pocket History Series Goodreads Concise, well written and interesting. What more can you ask for? Online Post Five star reading for teenagers and also younger children. Yorkshire Standard (reviewer: Justin Lang) The Pocket History Series is essential reading for children who are interested in our heritage These are ideal books for discovering the joys of reading and also becoming reading buddies with mum or dad |
Titanic - Wikipedia
RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, …
Titanic | History, Sinking, Survivors, Movies, Exploration ...
Jun 5, 2025 · Titanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 14–15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, en route to New York City from Southampton, England, killing about 1,500 …
The Titanic: Sinking & Facts - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden …
Encyclopedia Titanica: Titanic Facts, History, and Biography
6 days ago · Encyclopedia Titanica tells the stories of the real people that designed, built and sailed on RMS Titanic. There is a individual biography for every Titanic passenger and Crew …
RMS Titanic - World History Encyclopedia
May 19, 2021 · The RMS Titanic was a White Star Line ocean liner, which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on 15 April 1912. Over 1,500 …
Titanic: Most Detailed Images of the Shipwreck Revealed ...
May 22, 2025 · Constructed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner hailed as “unsinkable” when it departed Southampton, England on April 10, 1912, bound …
The Titanic: The true story behind the 'unsinkable' ship
Jun 20, 2023 · All you've ever wanted to know about the RMS Titanic, which at the time of its building was the largest ship and deemed unsinkable. It sank on April 15, 1912, in the North …
Titanic - Wikipedia
RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, …
Titanic | History, Sinking, Survivors, Movies, Exploration ...
Jun 5, 2025 · Titanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 14–15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, en route to New York City from Southampton, England, killing about 1,500 …
The Titanic: Sinking & Facts - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden …
Encyclopedia Titanica: Titanic Facts, History, and Biography
6 days ago · Encyclopedia Titanica tells the stories of the real people that designed, built and sailed on RMS Titanic. There is a individual biography for every Titanic passenger and Crew …
RMS Titanic - World History Encyclopedia
May 19, 2021 · The RMS Titanic was a White Star Line ocean liner, which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on 15 April 1912. Over 1,500 …
Titanic: Most Detailed Images of the Shipwreck Revealed ...
May 22, 2025 · Constructed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner hailed as “unsinkable” when it departed Southampton, England on April 10, 1912, bound …
The Titanic: The true story behind the 'unsinkable' ship
Jun 20, 2023 · All you've ever wanted to know about the RMS Titanic, which at the time of its building was the largest ship and deemed unsinkable. It sank on April 15, 1912, in the North …
