In this lavishly illustrated book, the gripping story of the R.M.S. "Titanic" is told in a spectacularly visual way that makes readers feel as if they are actually "inside" the giant doomed liner. A compelling text featuring the stories of real-life children who sailed on the "Titanic" accompanies the detailed cutaway illustrations of the ship. Full color.
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About the Author
Ken Marschall is the world's foremost painter of the Titanic. His interest in the liner dates from his teenage years, and since then he has depicted the Titanic in dozens of highly accurate paintings. His work has appeared on the cover of Time and National Geographic as well as in many books. Also a matte painter for Hollywood movies, Mr. Marschall was a historical consultant to James Cameron for the film Titanic.
Hugh Brewster is a Canadian editor and writer. He has collaborated with Ken Marschall on such projects as Exploring the Titanic and On Board the Titanic. He is also the author of Anastasia's Album, the story of the youngest daughter of the last tsar of Russia.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By G. S. Handy
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a fairly sizeable collection of Titanic books, but until now I had nothing written and illustrated specifically for children. Ken Marschall is a consummate illustrator and his artwork in this book is stunning. One of the important things is that the story is about two real children - one in first class; one in steerage - who were actually on the Titanic. While, even for kids, there can be no happy ending to this story, the book follows the main characters' lives past the sinking and rescue, into adulthood, and till their deaths. The story is written with low-key emotion, and is more factual than overwhelmingly sad. The story of the Titanic is almost 100 years old but the lessons we learn from it today are as important as those learned back in 1912. It's an important true story, well worth purchasing to read with your kids.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book for my 4 and a half-year-old son, which is now fascinated by all things Titanic. I felt the tragic nature of the story; the excessive text of most books and the content of the movies were not suitable for kids. When I found this book I knew it would be just right for a him.
The size of the book was the first thing that amazed my son. Then he was impressed with the dominant artwork inside. Marschall's illustrations are simply wonderful. He's indeed a great artist and an expert when it comes to the Titanic. The book illustrates the great ship, its interiors and it's ultimate demise as it follows the story of two real-life children that were aboard the Titanic on her maiden voyage.
My son was so excited after we finished the book that he insisted to take it to school where his teacher had a reading for the whole class.
The size of the book was the first thing that amazed my son. Then he was impressed with the dominant artwork inside. Marschall's illustrations are simply wonderful. He's indeed a great artist and an expert when it comes to the Titanic. The book illustrates the great ship, its interiors and it's ultimate demise as it follows the story of two real-life children that were aboard the Titanic on her maiden voyage.
My son was so excited after we finished the book that he insisted to take it to school where his teacher had a reading for the whole class.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Hardcover
Inside the Titanic Book Review
Frank's room is a tiny third-class cabin. Billy and his family are traveling in a luxurious suite. But both boys are thrilled to be on the first voyage of the greatest liner ever built. They can't wait to explore every deck of this fabulous new ship. Read this book and you can follow "two young passengers as they explore the Titanic from top to bottom". This book is by Ken Marshall. I liked it because it showed and told how it sank. So I hope you like Inside the Titanic.
By Nick
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really nice large book for Children and Adults - interested in the...
What a great idea- wonderful pictures of the inside & ouside of the Titanic along with a well written story about people on board the only voyage. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Clarisse Christophe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book is precisely the type of book I wanted to buy for our youngest grandson, given his fascination with the Titanic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gerrit Bilkes
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 11 year old loves this
This is a great visual and educational book on the Titanic. My 11 year old granddaughter spends a lot of time pouring through this book. It is a keeper.
Published 3 months ago by Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love cutaway books!
Cutaway books give such details on subjects we wouldn't normally be able to see inside and this is a great one! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Randee Baty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting information
Excellent for an 8-9 y/o fascinated with the story of the Titanic. Very well done with good graphics. Good buy.
Published 4 months ago by Acts321
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gift
I purchased this as a gift. My granddaughter requested a book on the Titanic and this one seemed to fill the bill.
Published 5 months ago by Roma Hawes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Graphical Book
In order for me to build my Titanic model (to my standards) I needed references. This book does not hold back! It is a large book though not thick. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Penrod
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good buy
My grand daughter is nine years old and really interested in the story of the Titanic. She loved this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elizabeth R. Ash
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clever idea
This a very visual way to see the inter ship by levels. Has 'tabs' that you open to see what that department looked like. Clever. Add it to your Titanic collection.
Published 6 months ago by Alice
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, but kind of disappointing
I had high expectations for this book, but was disappointed with the quality of the illustrations. Many were overly simplified, or kind of childish. Read more
Published 8 months ago by EcoDesigner
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- Titanic: An Illustrated History by Donald Lynch in Back Matter
- Exploring the Titanic: How the Great Ship Ever Lost- Was Found by Robert D. Ballard in Back Matter
- Polar the Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden in Back Matter
- On Board the Titanic: What It Was Like When the Great Liner Sank by Shelley Tanaka in Back Matter
- Exploring the Titanic by Robert D. Ballard in Back Matter
- Breakthrough to Meaning: Helping Your Kids Become Better Readers, Writers and Thinkers by Jean Anne Clyde on page 12, and Back Matter
- Mortimer (Classic Munsch) by Robert Munsch in Back Matter
- The Big Book of Picture-Book Authors & Illustrators: Grades K-3 by James Preller on page 89
- Moira's Birthday (Classic Munsch) by Robert Munsch in Back Matter
- Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Classic Munsch) by Robert Munsch in Back Matter
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