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Provides detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912. Highlights all aspects of this fateful journey including how the ship was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and crew she carried, what facilities she offered onboard, how she struck an iceberg, why she sank so quickly, how many people were saved, and how many lives were lost. Also covers the search and discovery of the shipwreck 73 years after its loss. From the series Eyewitness Books. AR 8.2 IL 5-12. | |