The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) [Paperback]

Judy Donnelly (Author), Keith Kohler (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Illus. in full color.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Exciting nonfiction books for kids just beyond the beginner stage can be hard to come by, and the story of the sinking of the Titanic and its subsequent rediscovery will be the ticket for both hard-to-please young 'real stuff' buffs and older reluctant readers. The descriptions of the ship and action are clear, facts are accurate, and the watercolor illustrations convey the high drama of the sinking. A must."--School Library Journal.  

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Illus. in full color.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (April 12, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394886690
• ISBN-13: 978-0394886695
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > Other
  • #2 in Books > Children's Books > Transportation > Boats & Ships
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Fiction > General

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets, August 21, 2000

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K. Cooley (WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

Ever since the movie came out, my 2nd grade students have had a fascination with Titanic. You couldn't ask for a better book than this to describe the ship, the passengers and the human pride and frailties that led to the sinking. This book is well-written enough that it is easy for young minds to understand and complex enough to keep them entranced. Even adults will find it interesting and, between you and your kids, your copy will probably be read to shreds in no time!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appropriate in all ways for the target age group, September 29, 2007

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Eileen Palsson (Sollentuna Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

My 7-year-old read this (with a little help), and we were both fascinated. The story is told accurately but with sensitivity to the age level. It satisfied my son's curiosity, and he understood what a tragedy it was, without being overwhelmed with horrifying details. It was explained what went wrong, and there was reassurance that we had learned from the mistakes. And I liked the follow-up about how Robert Ballard and his crew found the Titanic years later.
Great illustrations, too, showing period clothing, etc.
This is a really nice little book that seems to me appropriate in all ways for kids about age 7-9. And if you're getting this, go ahead and get "Moonwalk" by the same author. That one was downright exciting.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written and Educational, October 12, 2000

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Julie Castanza - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Titanic: Lost and Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

This fabulous children's book recounts with wonderful illustrations and simple language the tragic and familiar story of the Titanic. When the movie came out my children (then 5 and 8) were not allowed to watch it (why ask for nightmares? ). This book, carefully written with attention to detail, was sufficient to satisfy their need to know about this event in a manner that was sensitive, appropriate and accurate. There is even a picture in the first chapter that shows a cut-away style picture of how the ship was set-up: "Fancy rooms" on the top decks, swimming pool and squash courts at the bottom, and all kinds of rooms in between. Someday my children will be old enough to handle the feelings that the movie evokes, but until then, (since we live in Washington State) I want to be able to use a ferry once in a while! I'm very thankful for this well written, historical children's book!