The story of the legendary "Titanic", with 882 1/2 (the length of the ship in feet) answers to common questions. From its building to its maiden voyage, tragic sinking, high-tech discovery and exploration, the book is illustrated with diagrams and photographs and also offers a true-or-false quiz.
When Dr Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of the Titanic on the ocean floor, he rekindled one of the most potent disaster stories. When the Titanic sank, over 1500 lives were lost. This collection of paintings recreates the splendour of the liner and are accompanied by explanatory text.
This breathtakingly illustrated true tale of discovery ties in with a groundbreaking new 3-D, large-screen movie from the director-producer of "Titanic." 200+ full-color photos.
Filled with photographs and paintings that recreate the aura of the great ship, this book also includes in-depth discussions of such questions as whether First Officer Murdoch should have given different instructions within the 60 seconds after the iceberg was sighted. A valuable resource both for general readers and sea history buffs.
The religious fervor known as the Ghost Dance movement was precipitated by the prophecies and teachings of a northern Paiute Indian named Wovoka (Jack Wilson). During a solar eclipse on New Year's Day, 1889, Wovoka experienced a revelation that promised harmony, rebirth, and freedom for Native Americans through the repeated performance of the ...
Offers new text and new paintings by Ken Marschall. The author has also illustrated "The Discovery of the Titanic" and "The Discovery of the Bismarck".
Some of our favourite Christmas memories are set to Christmas music. Important lessons, concepts, and truths of the Christian faith are centred around the birth of Christ. Now the Christmas music legacy can be passed on to the next generation through this fun, bargain-priced collection of 17 favourite songs.
By the turn of the 20th century, West Adams had become one of the first bedroom communities in fast-growing Los Angeles. Mansions and bungalows housed bankers and merchants who commuted to their businesses downtown, as well as moviemakers, debutantes, the social elite, and one or two scoundrels. Anchored by Adams Boulevard, this area just west of ...
A colorful montage by a Nevada artist leads off each of the eight chapters in this 260-page hard cover book. Pictures of characters, places, events, & maps, over 275 illustrations in all, guide the reader through Nevada from prehistoric Indians through statehood during the Civil War & on to modern Nevada with its diverse ethnic & cultural ...
This exciting book for young people contains 97 pages of 44 selected endangered wildlife representing nine categories. The 9" x 11 1/2" paperback book includes maps showing locations of the endangered wildlife, a summary of information about each selection, & a full-page black & white drawing of each wildlife which can be colored. Young people ...
Since the release of the film "Titanic" in 1997, director James Cameron has become even more fascinated by the story of the ship. He has turned this interest into a further film, "Ghosts of the Abyss", and this book documents his discoveries. It is about Cameron's journey to the real Titanic wreck - not a Hollywood mock-up, but the real ship, now ...
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