Tragedy at Sea - (Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction)) by David Long (Paperback)

About the Book

On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This "Ship of Dreams" was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. She was proclaimed unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of Titanic and more than 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.

This fact-filled retelling of its meticulous construction and doomed first and only voyage brings the ship's tragic tale to life.

Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

Book Synopsis

Explore the inspiring biographies and gripping historical accounts of the true story books in the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.

On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This "Ship of Dreams" was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. She was proclaimed unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of Titanic and more than 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.

This fact-filled retelling of its meticulous construction and doomed first and only voyage brings the ship's tragic tale to life.

Perfect for anyone seeking Titanic books for kids or middle grade books about infamous events, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction) hi-lo book series presents accessible history books for kids in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

Review Quotes

"While some may question the need for yet another title on the Titanic, this new release from the Everyone Can Be a Reader series deserves consideration. Specially designed for challenged readers (dyslexia-friendly fonts on tinted paper), this high/low entry assumes no previous knowledge, offers accessible technical information, and provides sufficient background to build context, whether creating a big-picture overview or filling in details."--Booklist

About the Author

David Long is a journalist and author of nonfiction for both adults and children. His engaging books reflect his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past. He lives in the UK.