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Tragedy at sea: the sinking of the Titanic

By David Long

The ship everyone thought unsinkable faces a chilling surprise on her first voyage.

gripping · informative · accessible · sobering

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is Tragedy at sea: the sinking of the Titanic about?

In April 1912, RMS Titanic began her first voyage from Southampton to New York. She was the largest and most luxurious ship ever built, and many people believed she could not sink. But just four days later, Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. This gripping, fact-filled account explores the ship’s design and construction, life on board, the disaster itself and its tragic aftermath, bringing one of history’s most famous maritime stories to life.

About the author

David Long is a well-known British author who loves writing exciting books for children. He has written popular stories like 'Survivors,' sharing true tales of people who have shown bravery and cleverness. David’s books are full of adventure and amazing facts, making reading fun for everyone who enjoys learning new things.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2022

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