History Smashers: The Titanic

Name: History Smashers: The Titanic
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Kate Messner
ISBN: 9780593584217

Author: Kate Messner

Series: History Smashers #4

Narrator: Debi Tinsley

Unabridged: 1 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 05/17/2022

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Transportation, Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, History, Modern

Synopsis

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.

About The Author

KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tara on June 14, 2021

Such a cool concept for a book and 5 stars for me because I was riveted! Kate Messner takes the history of the Titanic and shares true information about the tragedy that has been warped a bit over time into a more romantic telling of the story. Fascinating facts and graphic novel panels sprinkled th......more

Goodreads review by Libby on December 28, 2021

I enjoyed reading the first History Smashers (on the Mayflower) as a Black-Eyed Susan nominee, and like so many others, I've remained fascinated by the story of the Titanic (YES, I liked the Kate Winslet movie!), so this was my "I'm going to grab and read whatever I want now that I'm on Winter Break......more

Goodreads review by J.J. on July 12, 2023

The author told the truth again. The Titanic was warned multiple times?! It was way scarier and dark and cold than you think from watching movies. The sinking was a scary tale.......more

Goodreads review by Ezra on September 24, 2024

Listened to the audiobook! Provides a concise and interesting overview of the before, during, and after of the Titanic's sinking and debunks a number of common rumors and myths associated with the tragedy.......more

Goodreads review by Veronica on October 14, 2024

This was really good! It really gave you insights on what is true, partially true, or not true at all that is backed up with research. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series!......more

Quotes

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