The original facts and details of the titanic disaster from the newspapers of the world bring forward the story in a vivid and striking way! Join the news stories in action as the first reports told of the rms titanic being towed to halifax and all the passengers saved in erroneous first reports. Learn how the survivors were saved and about the heroes of the night who sacrificed their own lives so that others may live.the story of the heroes and the wonderful new wireless device that was so critical in saving lives as well as startling new details of a fire on board the titanic which had been burning since the ship left port in southampton. This book uncovers: The ice warnings that were received but not acted upon Why lifeboats left half-empty while hundreds were left behind How class, power, and influence shaped survival that night The mystery of the nearby ship that failed to respond Conflicting survivor accounts that changed over time What the discovery of the wreck revealed decades later And the most controversial theories, clearly labeled and responsibly examinedThis delightful picture book for children from about 4-10 contains a variety of fun facts about the titanic and contains wonderful graphic images to accompany the story. It offers interesting facts, in simple language, and although appropriate for all these ages, for the 4 year old to early second grade probably will need to be viewed with a parent. Students will encounter new words and concepts. They'll read about the titanic's size and maiden voyage. They ll also learn about the iceberg and the sinking of this beautiful ship. Other subjects in the book include some "e;unsinkable facts,"e; and the making of the titanic ii.