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“The text in the book is quite accessible for the elementary student and yet will appeal to an older audience as well... For use in school and public librariesas well as in personal collections.” —Resource Links. There is no limit to our appetite for the Titanic. The ship’s demise more than 100 years ago still invites curiosity, fascination and conjecture. This is a meticulously reconstructed adventure of the legendary disaster. Author Jim Pipe assumes the role of one of the many journalists that covered the maiden voyage. He describes the facts: the financiers and builders, the shipyard, the layout and state-of-the-art technology, the passengers, the appointments, staterooms, dining rooms and more, and also the “hidden” spaces used by the lower-class passengers and the crew.... And of course, he conveys the public astonishment at this new “wonder of the world,” the biggest ship ever, and unsinkable! The narrator’s imaginary account is combined with period photographs, illustrations, tip-ins, booklets and other ephemera and eyewitness accounts of the sinking, including those by surviving children. He covers the aftermath of the tragedy and includes the reports and inquiries of the official investigation.The chapters are: Birth of the Titanic — with technical details; The Voyage Ahead — with guide to whales and seabirds; Boarding the Ship — with gatefold; Cabins Fit for a King — with “door” flaps; The Height of Luxury — with meal menu; Exploring the Ship — with playing cards; Full Steam Ahead! — with cutaway diagram; The Wireless Room — with secret message in envelope; The Iceberg Hits — with passenger diary; Abandon Ship!; The Rescue — with 1912 newspaper; Aftermath — with booklet showing sinking. From excitement to horror, Titanic is a richly detailed and dramatic experience for readers of all ages.

Decorate your very own doll's house inside the pages of this stunning colouring book. Colour and doodle your own Victorian doll's house and its inhabitants. With gorgeously detailed illustrations, and fascinating factual details, this book has something for everyone.

Grisly history and fiery accusations await in this piping hot history of the Great Fire of London!As if the plague wasn't bad enough, here comes the fiery antidote! As famous diary-keeper Samuel Pepys, you'll witness four ferocious days of fire and smoke, and live to tell the tale. Find out how people survived in the tightly-packed, plague-ridden streets of London in 1666, how they coped in the aftermath of the Pudding Lane disaster and all importantly, whodunnit! - or at least who we think dunnit!The ever-popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers. The first-person narrative approach puts children in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived. Humorous cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.

From bloody beheadings to cut-throat courtiers, delve into the weird-but-wonderful history of Britain's most infamous dynasty: the Tudors!Tudor Britain was a very turbulent era, filled with bloodshed, betrayal and beheadings. When they weren't busy battling it out on Bosworth Field, they were earning themselves notorious nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' or feuding with the Catholic Church. Tudors: A Very Peculiar History takes a sideways look at this fascinating-but-fearsome time in British history, delving into the lives of each monarch and uncovering their dynastic squabbles, scandalous secrets and gruesome executions.Featuring fascinating facts, quirky comic-style illustrations, a full glossary, timeline and index, this perfect pocket-sized companion to the tumultuous Tudor period is great for gifting to all ages.

It boasted libraries, palm trees, swimming pools, a 50-phone switchboard and was nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower. No, she's not a skyscraper, she's the Titanic! Delve into the human stories of both crew and passengers and the incredible feats of engineering and design involved in her construction. Take a look at events that occurred once the ship was wrecked, from discovering what passengers had tried to take with them to assessing the likelihood of us ever being able to raise the wreck for more study. This guide is a great all-round look at the quirky, scary and amazing facts and stories surrounding the Titanic's conception, construction and maiden voyage. Fact boxes full of bitesized information, a full glossary and a helpful index make the book fun, informative and easy to use. Black-and-white line drawings bring the text to life to inspire any budding historians, engineers or maritime enthusiasts.

Think ruling Egypt will be all golden crowns and banquets? Think again! Step into the sandals of Cleopatra VII and discover the dangers of being queen in a world of assassins, Roman generals, political plots, and deadly snakes. From her lavish royal upbringing to her fateful encounters with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, this witty and accessible guide follows Cleopatra's life from the glittering palaces of Alexandria to her dramatic final act.Told in the trademark You Wouldn't Want to Be second-person style, with David Antram's brilliantly irreverent illustrations, this book combines fascinating facts, first-person humour, and lively comic panels to bring ancient history to life for reluctant and confident readers alike. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, it offers a fresh look at one of history's most legendary rulers - revealing the not-so-glamorous reality of ancient power.