Titanic Q&A - (History Q&A) by Mary Montero (Paperback)

About the Book

"Discover 100+ awesome, kid-friendly facts about the Titanic--perfect for ages 8 to 12! Set a course for high-seas adventure with this big book of fun facts about the Titanic--from its construction to its launch to its final disastrous moments. Unlike other Titanic books for kids, Titanic Q&A reveals loads of little-known details about the maiden voyage of this doomed ship that struck an iceberg in 1912. From what it cost to be built to why it went down so quickly, this captivating companion within Titanic books for kids will answer all of your burning questions about the Titanic--its crew, its cargo, its wealthy passengers, and beyond. Let's cast off and get this historic exploration underway!"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

100+ Interesting facts about the Titanic for ages 8 to 12

Invite kids to step back in time with this big book of facts about the Titanic. Unlike other Titanic books for kids, Titanic Q&A reveals tons of little-known details about the maiden voyage of this doomed ship that struck an iceberg in 1912. From what it cost to be built to why it went down so quickly, this fascinating book answers all of kids' burning questions about the Titanic--its crew, its cargo, its passengers, and beyond.

• A Titanic timeline--Delve into a huge range of information, covering the time from the ship's construction and launch to its final disastrous moments.
• True facts--Kids can test their knowledge on interesting Titanic topics with true-or-false questions and plenty of mythbusting facts.
• Hours of exploration--Engaging content and a colorful, fact-packed layout will keep children entertained for hours.

Discover an incredible story from the past with this extraordinary choice in Titanic books for kids!

Review Quotes

"It takes a Titanic enthusiast to relate the grandeur and tragedy of the great ship. It takes a teacher to know how to engage a young audience with an addictive Q&A style sure to ignite new enthusiasts' interest." --Ari Mosquera, MA, Curriculum and Instruction and Owner of thesciencepenguin.com

"The Titanic... It's a topic we all know well, or do we? In just a matter of minutes of reading this book, I realized just how much more there is to know! As a teacher and librarian, I am always looking for nonfiction text that appeals to kids! The format, with small sections of information and supporting pictures, will keep even my most reluctant readers engaged, while the content and vocabulary are rich enough that it will allow my more advanced readers and Titanic enthusiasts to geek out on the facts and information provided! I'm really excited to add this to my library!" --Rachel Cleek, MA Elementary Education, Teacher & Librarian

"This book really sheds so much more light on the history of the Titanic and the people who were on board. The true or false and question and answer pages are so engaging and fun for any reader!" --Ashley Marquez of teachcreatemotivate.com

"This high-interest book is perfect for readers of all ages who want to get a different perspective of what it was like to be on the Titanic. Beyond the engaging images and text features, the author did an amazing job of taking you on a journey inside the stories that make up this fascinating historical event. My kids and I could not put this book down!" --Kristin Rivera of onestopteachershop.com

About the Author

Mary Montero is a teacher, an avid Titanic enthusiast, and the writer behind the teacher's resource blog, Teaching With a Mountain View. After becoming captivated by the story of Titanic at the age of eight, she made it her mission to pass on the Titanic's legacy to her students. She created an experience-based class on the Titanic, attends Titanic dinners at the Molly Brown House, hosts an annual commemorative Titanic tea with her family, and is a member of the Titanic Historical Society.