History Smashers: The Titanic by Kate Messner (English) Hardcover Book

Description: History Smashers: The Titanic by Kate Messner, Matt Aytch Taylor "A nonfiction book about the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanics wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Dont miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Womens Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor. Author Biography KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner. Review Praise for the History Smashers series:"Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The books format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers." --New York Times Book Review "Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts." --Booklist"Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history." —School Library Journal"A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyones (child and adult) to-read list." --Shelf Awareness"Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" —Candace Fleming, award-wining author"Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling." --Chris Barton, award-winning author Review Quote "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-wining author "Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts." -- Booklist "Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling." --Chris Barton, award-winning author Details ISBN0593120442 Author Matt Aytch Taylor Pages 224 Audience Age 8-12 Series History Smashers Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0593120442 ISBN-13 9780593120446 Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers Publication Date 2021-04-06 Illustrator Matt Aytch Taylor Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-04-06 NZ Release Date 2021-04-06 US Release Date 2021-04-06 UK Release Date 2021-04-06 Publisher Random House USA Inc Illustrations BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS DEWEY 910.91634 Series Number 4 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139072396;

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