The 100th Anniversary of the Titanic

100 years have passed since the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean, tragically killing over 1,500 people. Since then, countless adaptations of the historic event have been told through movies, musicals, plays, and books. In remembrance of the 100th anniversary we have compiled a list of recently published books for children and teens so they can explore the history and circumstances surrounding the event as well as understanding the lives of those onboard the fated ship.

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For more information about the Titanic visit:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/04/titanic/titanic-photography#/02-port-bow-titanic-670.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic
http://www.history.com/topics/titanic

Titanic Sinks!

Barry Denenberg

The Titanic was luxury liner with a short life. It died sinking into the depths of the ocean during its maiden voyage in 1912. Presented in a magazine format, read about the major events of the Titanic's journey and fate. The author, Denenberg, takes on a fictional role of a magazine correspondent named S. F. Vanni to write about the news and information about the ship; He also used headlines to sensationalize the drama of the ship building. Aboard theTitanic, the story changes format. Vanni keeps a journal and writes about the people and the activities on the ship as it crosses the Atlantic. After the tragedy, the magazine format returns with accounts from the survivors and an interview with Captain Rostron who commanded the ship, Carpathia, which went to rescue passengers from theTitanic. There are several photographs of the ship, crew, and passengers. Denenberg bases his information on a variety of resources which he listed in the bibliography. The book and its format make a fascinating reading experience. Readers may wish to examine Titanic from the "Eyewitness" series along with their reading. 2011, Viking/Penguin Group, Ages 10 to 15, $19.99. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung (Children's Literature).