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History Smashers: The Titanic

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Matt Aytch Taylor

By Kate Messner
Read by Debi Tinsley

By Kate Messner
Read by Debi Tinsley

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Apr 06, 2021 | ISBN 9780593120439 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Apr 06, 2021 | ISBN 9780593120446 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 17, 2022 | 118 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About History Smashers: The Titanic

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?

    Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.

    The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke.

    Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.

    Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

    About History Smashers: The Titanic

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?

    Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.

    The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke.

    Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.

    Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

    About History Smashers: The Titanic

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?

    Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.

    The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke.

    Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.

    Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

    About History Smashers: The Titanic

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    On April 15, 1912 an “unsinkable” ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?

    Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.

    The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic’s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, “Shut up!” No joke.

    Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.

    Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120439

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $12.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120446

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120453

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 17, 2022 | 118 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593584217

    Praise

    Praise for the History Smashers series:

    “Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

     ”The book’s format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers.” —New York Times Book Review 

    “Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts.” —Booklist

    “Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” —School Library Journal

    “A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone’s (child and adult) to-read list.” —Shelf Awareness

    “Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!” —Candace Fleming, award-wining author

    “Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling.” –Chris Barton, award-winning author

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