by Nancy Ohlin (Author), Adam Larkum (Illustrator)
Blast back to discover what life was like on the Titanic!
You may have heard of the movie Titanic, but what was life on the actual Titanic really like? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the ship was built to what the passengers did for fun, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how the anchor was so heavy that they needed to use twenty horses to lift it and how the ship's musicians continued to play as the ship sank. The unique details, along with the clever illustrations, make this series stand out from the competition.
Author Biography
Nancy Ohlin is the author of the Blast Back! series, the YA novels Always, Forever and Beauty, and the early chapter book series Greetings from Somewhere under the pseudonym Harper Paris. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her husband, their two kids, two cats, a bunny, and assorted animals who happen to show up at their door. Visit her online at nancyohlin.com.
Adam Larkum is a freelance illustrator based in the United Kingdom. In addition to his illustration work, he also works in animation and develops characters for television.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.4 x 6.9 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 30, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Blast Back! the Titanic
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 1
