On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank (I Was There Books (Prebound)) [School & Library Binding]

Shelley Tanaka (Author), Ken Marschall (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613110188
• ISBN-13: 978-0613110181
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,441,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for All Ages, June 6, 2000

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Blake D. Ratcliff (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank (I Was There Books (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

I read the book to my children, ages 8,7,5 and 4. They didn'tmove a muscle. They were so intrigued and fascinated by the story andpictures. It was a great teaching tool on bravery, heroism, foolishness and honor.

2.0 out of 5 stars On Board the Titanic, March 9, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank (I Was There Books (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

It is about Jack Thyer and Harole Brid that Expicrieces the ships very good details. This book makes you feel like you are really on board, and thats what I like about this book

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Interesting and Informative Journey, October 18, 2002

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Amanda & Lori (Olive Branch, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank (I Was There Books (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

On Board the Titanic by Shelley Tanaka

Brief Summary and Review:

The sinking of the Titanic left many people to perish; however, there were survivors who lived to bear witness to this historical tragedy. Two men, Jack Thayer and Harold Bride were Titanic passengers who lived to tell their eyewitness account. Jack Thayer, who was traveling in first class with his parents, was returning to America after vacationing in Europe. Harold Bride was an employee on the Titanic. He worked in the wireless communications office. While Harold Bride was taking reports of icebergs, Jack Thayer relaxed on board. As Jack was faced with the coming disaster on deck with his parents, Harold was diligently working to send out messages for urgent help. Both men displayed a strong commitment of brotherhood as they waited together for their rescue. They also experienced the type of bonding that occurs between men in times of tragedy. This account of the sinking of the Titanic gives the reader an introspective look through the eyes of two survivors. This book would be interesting to students in the 7th grade and above. Parents and teachers could use this book to study such concepts as safety and survival.