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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (Turtleback Binding Edition) Library Binding – June 1, 2010

by Lauren Tarshis (Author), Scott Dawson (Illustrator)

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Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

This is the first book of the popular, multi-award winning "I Survived" series. The thrilling first-person narrative is sure to keep readers engaged.

Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for countless years! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.

Reading age

8 - 11 years
Print length

112 pages
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 4
Dimensions

5.1 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches
Publisher

Turtleback
Publication date

June 1, 2010
ISBN-10

0606237410
ISBN-13

978-0606237413
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Turtleback; Turtleback Binding edition (June 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0606237410
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0606237413
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #959,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #559 in Children's Boats & Ships Books (Books)
- #6,274 in Children's Historical Fiction (Books)
- #22,827 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

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Lauren Tarshis often wonders how she came to spend most of her waking moments thinking about disasters, as the author of the children's historical fiction series "I Survived." Each book takes readers into the heart of history's most thrilling and terrifying events, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Shark Attacks of 1916, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the San Francisco earthquake, 9/11, the Battle of Gettysburg and many more.

Lauren conducts extensive research to bring her topics to life. She has traveled to most of the locations where her books are set. Her goal is to open readers' eyes to new chapters in history and to inspire them with stories of hope and resilience.

Lauren is also the author of the the award-winning Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree, and is the editor of Storyworks Magazine.

For more information about Lauren, go to www.LaurenTarshis.com

To learn more about Storyworks, www.scholastic.com/storyworks

And check out the I Survived Website: www.Scholastic.com/ISurvived

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M&M

Yes. Get this book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018

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The I Survived books have my 9 (almost 10) year old reading! He hated books. Well, he hated reading. Like, HATED. but he picked up an I survived book at our local book fair and read it. ALL of it. Then he asked for more of those. He wants to read all of them! I got him the Titanic one and he read it in ONE day. I can't say enough about them not only did they get him to find a love for reading, but for history, and true stories.
He likes to imagine and make things personal, so he connects with the realness of these books, even though they are not "true stories". H has even learned so much! The Children's Blizzard one was his first one, and he came to me with knowledge and understanding.
This one, the Sinking of the Titanic, held his interest so much that days later he is still telling me about it and finding ways to learn more about that historical event and ship. These books are a MUST for any child's library.

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Elizabeth P.

Great Book for Kids Who Love History!

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021

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One of my daughter's (2nd grade) friends was reading and I Survived book and my daughter saw and was intrigued. So, we got her one about a subject she was already a little interested in (the Titanic). The book was intense at times, but not so much that it scared her too badly or made her want to quit reading the book. It has sparked some questions and discussions, so I love that it's been a catalyst for ongoing learning. We will definitely be looking at more I Survived books, although with caution, because she read the excerpt from the next book that was included in the back of this one and the excerpt alone was too scary for her.

So, in conclusion, if you have a kid that is into history, this is probably a great book (and series) for them. However, if that kid frightens easily or is prone to nightmares, it might be worth reading it together.

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Mommy of Many

My 9-year-old who HATES reading begged me for this whole series for Christmas.

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2015

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I have a fourth grader who absolutely REFUSES to read but he's gotten hooked on this series and begged me to buy him the whole set for Christmas. I have another fourth grader and sixth grader who also enjoy them, but it's the non-reader that got my attention. Anything that interests him is worth it in my book! Typically, he sets a timer after school to keep track of how long he's supposed to "read" (although much of that time is spent staring out the window or checking the timer to see what's left). When he started these books, suddenly, he would keep reading past his timer and tell me he couldn't stop till he found out what happened. I think they're supposed to be second - third grade books but several of my boys love them.

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Phillip

My 8yr old loves- Real Historical Events from a child's perspective

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016

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Another winner from the I survived book series! My son loves anything Titanic and this book was no exception. The reason we love this series so much is that it is from a child's perspective based on real events in history, and my son loves non-fiction stories so it merries the two very nicely. Sometimes the subjects might seem too scary-real for some children but you will have to decide that for yourself based on your own child. I think most kids over the age of 6 will love these read to them until they are old enough to read on own. I love reading them with him as well because I tend to learn lots of things, too! I believe these are written for the average reader that is between 8-10 years old. Enjoy!

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Kindle the Customer

Very Nice Historical Fiction of Titanic Happenings for Young Readers

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020

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At a certain age in a kid's life, the events that took place on the Titanic that April evening become an obsessive drive.. More to know, more to learn, and in some instances much more to feel, which is very hard for the young people at times. I have to say that this treatment of the story had a lot of facts, an interesting and rambunctious 10-yr-old protagonist and story, but held back some of the more horrific punches while still making its point about the senseless and tragic loss of life. I highly recommend this book for young readers who have a hunger to know more about the Titanic and what happened.

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TinyTim2225

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to others in the series

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021

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I am leading a class of 5th graders in a book competition in our school and was asked to approve books from this series. Naturally, being a lover of history, it was my joy to read this offering. Of course I am an adult reading a child’s book, but I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoyed it. It is educational enough to merit my teacher approval, accurate enough to meet my “historian” approval, and entertaining enough to earn my personal approval. Enjoy!

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Ms. Hoh

I Survived the Titanic...

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021

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I liked this book. True it's written for children, but I found it to be a fun, interesting read. I liked the extra facts the author included, as well as her own personal story about how she discover that a park in NYC had been dedicated to two people who died on the Titanic. Highly recommended.

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Outdoorsy Boy's Mom

Boy who refused to read EVERYTHING loved this book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016

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My husband and I both LOVE to read and we never worried that our son would grow to enjoy it, too. Yet by the time 3rd grade rolled around, we had a child who HATED reading books. The bookcase in our living room grew heavier with more enticing tales and he wouldn't read a single page in any of them. He enjoyed the books I read aloud to him very much but he simply refused to read on his own. "Diary of a Whimpy Kid!" everyone shouted. He wouldn't touch them. "Hatchet!" they urged. We read it aloud after he refused to begin it on his own. Then someone said "Buy the four dollar 'I Survived' series and trust me, he will read from then on." Yeah, okay.

Since my son had recently shown interest in the Titanic after watching a documentary, I bought this book used off Amazon just to see if it would spark his interest. It arrived in the mail and he was happy when I told him the package was for him. He opened it and was curious. He actually read a page.
Now, I'll be honest. The book sat for months untouched. Then one day he decided to look at it again, all on his own. He read a few more pages. Next thing we knew he was refusing to turn off his light and go to sleep because he was reading. He was ignoring my requests for him to put away his laundry because he was reading. He wouldn't stop and eat breakfast because he was reading. HE WAS READING! It worked!!!

I'm very grateful to the person who first told me to try this series. It grab's a child's interest and holds on so they keep turning those pages. If you are in the same boat that we just got out of with a boy who won't read, consider trying this book!

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Amazon Customer

Can’t wait to use for teaching about Titanic.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2019

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Such a good read. Short book, just enough to introduce the Titanic in my classroom and gives enough detail about the ship for us to investigate/research. A super balance of fact and fiction as addresses lack of lifeboats and the differences between the class of accommodation as well as a loveable character to bring the story to life.

Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2017

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Great read definitely worth buying

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rosemary

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017

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S- I hope he will lfind it interesting.uitable format for a child

Nancy

Gift to Grandson

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019

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His Dad said it was a good choice for the 9 year old who is very interested in history and reluctant to read went he has other options available. My other grandchildren highly recommended the I Survived book.

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Ms. Michelle Courtney

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2016

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Great

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