Lost at Sea: 16 Famous Shipwrecks from American History
Step aboard for an unforgettable journey into the dramatic world of real-life American shipwrecks! From Civil War steamers and Great Lakes freighters to ghost ships adrift with no crew aboard, this beautifully illustrated book brings maritime history to life for young readers.
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Explore the depths of history—one wreck at a time!
Step aboard for an unforgettable journey into the dramatic world of real-life American shipwrecks! From Civil War steamers and Great Lakes freighters to ghost ships adrift with no crew aboard, this beautifully illustrated book brings maritime history to life for young readers.
Did you know more people died on the Sultana than on the Titanic? Or that a modern cargo ship vanished in a 2015 hurricane—with its final moments captured on a black box? This thrilling, fact-filled book dives deep into the most incredible shipwrecks in and around the United States—each one filled with mystery, science, and true stories of survival and loss.
Inside this captivating book:
- 16 unforgettable shipwreck stories, organized by cause: explosions, storms, mysteries, and ghost ships
- Famous disasters like the USS Arizona, Andrea Doria, and Edmund Fitzgerald
- Shipwreck Snapshots with key facts: lives lost, wreck depth, and haunting details
- Science of shipwrecks: sonar, underwater archaeology, and how deep-sea discoveries are made
- Timeline and glossary to support learning and history skills
- Kid-friendly explanations of naval terms, prefixes like USS and RMS, and shipwreck vocabulary
Perfect for ages 7–10, this book combines fascinating history with real-world science in a way kids can understand—and won't want to put down. Great for classrooms, libraries, or adventurous young readers at home.
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