  | Tragedy at sea : the sinking of the Titanic (Everyone Can Be A Reader) Author: Long, David | |
| Price: $17.29 | ||
Summary:
A fact-filled retelling of the construction and doomed 1912 maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, the luxury ocean liner that would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. Dyslexia friendly fonts and paper tones.
| Illustrator: | Tambellini, Stefano |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/24)
Booklist (02/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2024 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 (e.g., the youngest survivor was a two-month-old baby girl from third class). The action begins when the ship sets sail and describes the various accommodations for all passengers, continues through the collision with the iceberg and rescue efforts, and summarizes the lasting impact of the disaster, including the new maritime safety regulations that went into effect almost immediately, and briefly mentions the discovery of the ship on the ocean floor in 1985. Very effective, simple black-and-white line drawings appear every few pages, including maps and cutaways. There are no notes, references, or bibliography, but this easygoing account of a perennially popular subject is sure to be in demand. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
