Titanic: The Disaster that Shocked the World!

DK Readers Level 3

by Mark Dubowski

Titanic's maiden voyage is a story of tragedy and courage. She was the biggest ship in the world. They said she was unsinkable...Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in "Eyewitness Readers", a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I love to learn about the Titanic and I think this book did a good job of presenting the information to kids. It has a lot of pictures and diagrams that make the disaster easy for kids to understand.

[Dani Villa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got good research on this book, and it was very detailed.

[Bollepus Opplopp Brypsyp Jens Sattlengsel Sandkasse Vindu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four and half

[Ally O · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book isn’t really the best. Let me explain why. I am a big Titanic fan. I think that the Titanic is definitely one of the most interesting accidents in history. I have read SO MANY books about it but that was before I got this app. So you won’t see that on my read list. That’s because I read SO MANY Titanic books before I got this app. So because of that I was very excited to read this book. This book though seems very repetitive from other books.

I feel like this book could have had different facts from the Titanic’s history than repeating simple things like, the Titanic is such and such feet long. I’m just like:WhY??!! So I do recommend this book to you IF this is your first Titanic book you reading. Even 2nd. Maybe 3rd. Higher then that though this book is not for you. Because let’s say this is your fourth book you are reading about the Titanic, (or higher) this book will seem SOOOOOOOO repetitive of what you already learned!
2/5 ⭐️ It was a very fast read though.

I gave this book a extra star because I feel like this book will be absolutely perfect for anyone reading this as their 1st book. Or 2nd. Or 3rd. Also it’s totally ok if you don’t agree with me. That’s ok! We’re allowed to like different things. Bye!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice addition to a classroom library! DK Readers (Dorling Kindersley Readers) feature a large number of nonfiction books that range from "Beginning to read" to "Proficient readers". These books are a great choice for children who prefer nonfiction. The books combine photographs with interesting illustrations to relate informational texts. The interweaving of narrative, actual photographs, and those fun fact boxes are incredibly appealing.

In Titanic: The Disaster that Shocked the World!, readers are submerged into the infamous journey of the H.M.S. Titanic. The book begins with basic information about the Titanic in every day terms: 22 buses lined up end to end in length. There is an illustration of a cross section of the ship, including people in the various rooms completing a variety of tasks (like swimming in the swimming pool and sitting in the sauna). The story of the fateful trip is presented in a chronological narrative. There are small boxes with interesting facts scattered throughout the pages (such as the fact that "A first class ticket cost more than a crew member could make in 18 years.") There are also small "calendar" pages in the margins to indicate the date and the specific time of various events.

This series features a variety of nonfiction topics that will appeal to students: shark attack, bugs, snake, twisters... all the topics kids love!! The fact that these are short chapter books at varying levels make them a worthwhile addition to a classroom library.

[Erica Sonzogni · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Titanic is a disaster that fascinates people of every age. One would think that after watching the movie and reading a few articles, they would know all the facts. Wrong! When reading Titanic, the Disaster that Shocked the World!, there were so many new details that were introduced. For example, did you know that the Titanic stopped in Ireland and France before it sank? Did you know that newspapers wrote fake articles saying that everyone had been saved from the sinking ship? This book states the events in chronological order, using a narrative approach, but includes non-fiction text features such as diagrams and inserts to provide additional information.
The Titanic, The Disaster that Shocked the World! was truly fascinating, especially on a topic in which many people seem to feel they know a lot already. The contrast between narrative and expository writing keeps readers engaged. The real pictures from the time period also enhance the text and make the people featured come to life. One of the best pages is where the book shows the different types of accommodations for each class level and how much it cost. It was astounding to see that the first class suites were comparable to what we would pay today on a cruise, and this was over 100 years ago! This is an excellent informational text that could be enjoyed by a variety of ages.

[Mandee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read numerous books regarding the great Titanic. However this one gave some extra insight that I was not aware of. It is a quick read for me and Isaac enjoyed it as well. Though he did not read all of it.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

a great resource for children interested in titanic

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This simple / straight forward account of the disaster that struck ‘an unsinkable ship’ lacked enough depth / detail for me, but I expect young children will find it interesting.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was awesome. I loved learning more about the Titanic.

[Patricia Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

bought this book for my thirteen year old grandson who likes all things Titanic. thought this book was well written even for the older reader. enjoyed it myself.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

much better than I expected. It is full of good information and a strong timeline of the events. highly recommend for young readers.

[Sydney Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and contains a lot of information about the Titanic.

[Kay Mcaloney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for my second grade advanced reading group. Very interesting!

[Grace Tandy]

The Titanic is a true story about a ship that was constructed to withstand anything and never sink. Many people were excited to ride on this ship, and these people were a mix of first, middle, and lower class. One night about three days of sailing, they realized the ship was headed right toward an iceberg. They yelled for the man steering the ship to change course, but it was too late. There were six punctures on the parts of the ship below the waterline. The ship began to fill with water and people were instructed to make their way to the lifeboats, women, and children first. Out of 2,206 passengers who boarded the Titanic, only 705 people survived. More than 1,500 passengers did not make it onto the lifeboats. It took almost three hours for another boat to arrive and rescue the people in lifeboats. It took over 70 years for the Titanic to be found by submarines because it sunk 12,460 feet underwater.

I enjoyed learning more facts about The Titanic. In the book, there were small facts in the footnotes connected to parts of the story. These facts brought more insight into why the Titanic went down. There were also real-life pictures of the event as well as animated pictures of the events.

I would use this book for children in an older grade. Students in older elementary grades can read by themselves, and this is a great book to have them read solo. It is also information about a significant event in history. Children who like boats would also be interested in boats or ships.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love crisp, clear, informative writing that packs a lot of intriguing information into a small book. Any author who is succinct but skilful, does a great job in reaching all readers - the emerging, the reluctant, the hesitant and the proficient alike. Dorling Kindersley always excels in producing visually attractive, dynamic-looking books, and this is certainly one of them. The story of the Titanic is still very moving and disturbing over 100 years later, and the newspaper headlines at the time, reproduced in the book, attest to the fact that some things never change: misinformation and disinformation still abound.

[Kaye Shumway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titanic: the Disaster that Shocked the World is a well written book to teach kids and preteens about an important historical topic. Mark Dubowski does not side-step the devastation of the event, stressing the significance of the lives lost and human impact, but tackles the topics with empathy and objectivity to help children’s understanding.

The book is incredibly illustrated and includes many real-world photos of the Titanic and it’s survivors.

I’d recommend for any young reader interested in history and learning.

[Gabby Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books that I read to see what kind of information they are giving to youth, luckily very accurate information. I noticed even though this is a level 3 book it's much more morbid than the level 4, not upset by it just found it interesting. Anyway a good book to start your kid off on Titanic.

[Mehmet Kır · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really I liked it.
It's pretty short, but it explains the Titanic very well.

[Culleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it during a drop everything and read day at school. Quite interesting

[Sara Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick little book that gives an overview of the unsinkable ship that sank.

[Mackenzie Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

My sister loved it and we read it together. It was so fun and I love Titanic! I love Titanic! I love Titanic!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This really came in clutch and is a huge improvement over its original edition. Seek out this one for your collection/study/classroom.

[Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for younger students interested in the Titanic.Some primary source documents included. P.K.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned some things I didn't know about the Titanic.

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Find out why the Titanic sunk and the lives that were lost because of it.