Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783335971
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
101 Amazing Facts about the Titanic
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783335971
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783335971
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
101 Things You Thought You Knew About the Titanic . . . butDidn't!
Author: Tim Maltin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558938
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
April 15th, 2012, will be the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. People have an endless fascination with the Titanic, yet much of what they know today is a mixture of fact and fiction. In one hundred and one brief and engaging chapters, Tim Maltin, one of the foremost experts on the Titanic, reveals the truth behind the most common beliefs about the ship and the night it sank. From physics to photographs, lawsuits to love stories, Maltin doesn't miss one tidbit surrounding its history. Heavily researched and filled with detailed descriptions, quotes from survivors, and excerpts from the official inquiries, this book is guaranteed to make readers rethink everything they thought they knew about the legendary ship and its tragic fate.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558938
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
April 15th, 2012, will be the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. People have an endless fascination with the Titanic, yet much of what they know today is a mixture of fact and fiction. In one hundred and one brief and engaging chapters, Tim Maltin, one of the foremost experts on the Titanic, reveals the truth behind the most common beliefs about the ship and the night it sank. From physics to photographs, lawsuits to love stories, Maltin doesn't miss one tidbit surrounding its history. Heavily researched and filled with detailed descriptions, quotes from survivors, and excerpts from the official inquiries, this book is guaranteed to make readers rethink everything they thought they knew about the legendary ship and its tragic fate.
Titanic 101
Author: Steve Hall
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780752497747
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How many rivets did it take the build the Titanic? How many millionaires were on board, and how many enjoyed their own private bathrooms? How many women, men, children and dogs survived the sinking compared to how many embarked?Learn all this and far, far more in this quirky, captivating book. Perfect for anyone who wants to know something about Titanic without getting bogged down in lengthy analyses, here renowned Titanic expert Steve Hall pulls together the important to the fascinating to the quite frankly bizarre. Stats and facts are innovatively designed with cutting-edge infographics to display information in the most engaging way possible. This would make a perfect addition to anyone's bookshelf.
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780752497747
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How many rivets did it take the build the Titanic? How many millionaires were on board, and how many enjoyed their own private bathrooms? How many women, men, children and dogs survived the sinking compared to how many embarked?Learn all this and far, far more in this quirky, captivating book. Perfect for anyone who wants to know something about Titanic without getting bogged down in lengthy analyses, here renowned Titanic expert Steve Hall pulls together the important to the fascinating to the quite frankly bizarre. Stats and facts are innovatively designed with cutting-edge infographics to display information in the most engaging way possible. This would make a perfect addition to anyone's bookshelf.
101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783335254
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, then this is the book for you. Find the information you want, fast!
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783335254
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, then this is the book for you. Find the information you want, fast!
101 Amazing Facts about Jack the Ripper
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783336838
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
It is 1888 and the foggy streets of Whitechapel, one of the poorest areas of Victorian London, are gripped by fear. Five women thought have been murdered by the same hand, all but one of their corpses terrifyingly mutilated. But who were these women? And who could the murderer be? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about the awful crimes of the serial killer we all know as Jack the Ripper. Organised into sections covering each individual victim, clues to the Ripper's identity, possible suspects and more, this is an excellent addition to any classic crime fan's bookshelf.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783336838
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
It is 1888 and the foggy streets of Whitechapel, one of the poorest areas of Victorian London, are gripped by fear. Five women thought have been murdered by the same hand, all but one of their corpses terrifyingly mutilated. But who were these women? And who could the murderer be? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about the awful crimes of the serial killer we all know as Jack the Ripper. Organised into sections covering each individual victim, clues to the Ripper's identity, possible suspects and more, this is an excellent addition to any classic crime fan's bookshelf.
101 Amazing Facts about the Titanic
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178333598X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178333598X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
101 Amazing Facts
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783338768
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783338768
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.
882 1/2 Amazing Answers to Your Questions about the Titanic
Author: Hugh Brewster
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228101512
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Previously published: Toronto: Madison Press Books, 1998.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228101512
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Previously published: Toronto: Madison Press Books, 1998.
101 Amazing Facts about Wine
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783334541
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Do you know how much the most expensive bottle of wine ever auctioned sold for? Or how the production processes of red and white wine differ? What should you be doing when a waiter hands you a cork? And what is the difference between an aroma and a bouquet? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book about wine. Whether you are an experienced wine buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you are new to the world of fine wines and want an introduction to the subject, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1783334541
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Do you know how much the most expensive bottle of wine ever auctioned sold for? Or how the production processes of red and white wine differ? What should you be doing when a waiter hands you a cork? And what is the difference between an aroma and a bouquet? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book about wine. Whether you are an experienced wine buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you are new to the world of fine wines and want an introduction to the subject, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.
Titanic
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1429675276
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Chronicles the history, inner workings, passengers, sinking, and impact of the legendary liner.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1429675276
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Chronicles the history, inner workings, passengers, sinking, and impact of the legendary liner.