The Titanic Book and Submersible Model [Misc. Supplies]

Susan Hughes (Author), Steve Santini (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

* Why did Titanic sink?
* How do ships avoid icebergs now?
* What made it so powerful?
* How was the wreck found?
* How was Titanic built?

Think the movie Titanic made a splash? Well, wait until you see this precision-crafted, historically accurate, pre-painted, floatable plastic model that can also fill with water, break in two, and sink--just like the real thing! Packaged with a book that explores the remarkable feats of engineering that went into the ship's construction as well as the engineering flaws that led to the disaster, The Science and Story of Titanic offers children a hands-on introduction to the history and principles of ship building and a look at rare, authentic documents, memorabilia, and photographs from Titanic specialist Steve Santini's private collection.

Editorial Reviews

Review

We were pleasantly surprised to learn that after completing the detailed scale model, one of our imaginative and intrepid eight-year old testers has not stopped playing with the sinking Titanic-in the bathtub. The submersible boat is fun, durable and well equipped with play value.

The model is accompanied by The Science and Story of Titanic; a thorough, well illustrated history of the construction, the sinking, and the recent explorations of Titanic's wreckage. A 2000 Parents' Choice® Recommended winner.

Reviewed by Parents' Choice® 2000 -- From Parents' Choice®

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Misc. Supplies: 52 pages
• Publisher: Somerville (October 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581840594
• ISBN-13: 978-1581840599
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,724,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent informative book and high quality model, October 15, 1999

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Debbie G. Miga "ItalyBelle" (United States) - See all my reviews
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I ordered this book and model for my nine year old son who is very interested in the Titanic. I loved the book with its factual information and vivid pictures but what impressed me the most was the quality of the plastic model that accompanied the book. It was simple to put together and prepainted ( thank goodness!!) and was not flimsy when once built. I liked that it could be left intact or shown how it broke apart during its sinking. This book and model is definetly well worth the price and I commend the manufacturers. I finally received something I feel was well worth the money I paid for it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Titanic Book and Toy, February 6, 2000

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My seven year old son is very intrigued by Titanic and this book and especially the toy was a huge hit. It actually splits apart and sinks and can be re-enacted over and over. It is a great bath toy for an older child. It's hard to get him out of the tub and I know it will be great in pool also. One of the best toys he has ever received. It will also be a nice shelf item for his room as he get older.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent educational package!, December 27, 1999

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Donald E. Brynelsen - See all my reviews

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Being a big Titanic buff, I bought this item for myself. The book was very informative, although aimed more at a child rather then adult. The prepainted model went together quickly and I sank it several times in the bathtub. Outside of the Cameron movie, this is an excellent method of demonstrating to youngsters just how the great ship broke apart and went down. I'd highly recommend this item for my fellow TITANIC enthusiasts to introduce youngsters to the story behind the ship and the disaster that claimed her and 1,500 souls