Synopsis
Explore the glory and tragedy of the "Titanic" in a fascinating book that traces the events leading up to her fateful end. On April 14, 1912, the largest and finest ocean liner of the age struck an iceberg and sank to the icy depths. Here, in clear, compelling prose illustrated with evocative scenes, extensive diagrams, and historical photos, is the story of the "Titanic's" rise and fall- from details on her stateof-the-art design and widely varying accommodations to a timeline showing how structural and human failurecontributed to her demise.
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About the Author
Martin Jenkins is an expert at presenting complicated subjects in entertaining and accessible ways to children. He has won several awards for his work and lives in Cambridge. Brian Sanders is an acclaimed artist whose work includes images for postage stamps, landscape painting and the carousel pop-up book, An Edwardian Doll's House. Brian lives in Cambridge with his illustrator wife, Lizzie.
Review
Riveting.
—School Library Journal
Wow factor: a 3-D paper model of the ship that folds out to nearly 2 ½ feet.
—USA Today, holiday gift guide
Sure to interest children.
—School Library Journal
This pop-up book has only got one ‘pop,’ but it’s a doozy: the entire doomed vessel, from bow to stern.
—Entertainment Weekly, “The Must List”
Spectacular...offers an interactive re-creation of the ship’s ill-fated maiden voyage.
—Journal Inquirer
Splashy...Just add seawater and an iceberg.
—San Francisco Chronicle
An engineering marvel.
—Cincinnati/Kentucky Enquirer, included in a roundup of the 10 best pop-up books of 2007
A marvel of paper engineering.
—Buffalo News
Titanically impressive.
—MetroKids Delaware
An unsinkable subject for books, the world’s most famous ship outdoes itself with this one.
—BookPage
Includes all sorts of special surprises...a must purchase for any pop-up collector.
—Aptos Times
This is meant to be a tour de force, and it is!
—Wondertime
With paper engineering by pop-up master David Hawcock, this fabulous extravaganza is a must for history buffs and children.
—Copley News Service
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One hundred years on from the sinking of Titanic, relive the breathtaking account of her short history. On 14 April 1912, the largest and finest ocean liner of the age struck an iceberg and sank to the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover all the glory and tragedy of the Titanic in this recreation of her fated maiden voyage. This fascinating book traces its history from blueprint to ocean dream and uncovers the factors that led to her tragic end. With technical diagrams, maps, passenger profiles and a timeline of the unfolding events, this 100th anniversary edition is a truly compelling account of the disaster. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004432735
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