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Titanic: A Primary Source History

Author: Molony, Senan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.5
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 12956
Points per Word 0.000154
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.041667

Description

Discover what life was like aboard the "Titanic." Experience the disbelief felt by passengers once they realized that the colossal ship was going down in the middle of the night.

Quick Summary

This book uses real letters, diaries, and testimonies from actual Titanic passengers, making history feel personal and immediate like a time machine. Kids will love reading the actual words of terrified passengers and crew members as they describe the freezing ocean and the massive ship breaking apart. If your kid likes the "I Survived" series or stories about real-life survival, they'll devour this true account. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who love authentic historic stories.