On April 15, 1912, the rms titanic sank. Learn about this fateful day through these titanic children’s books, including picture books and chapter books.
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illustrated books
if you were a boy on board the titanic by josh gregory
Learn about the many passengers on the Titanic and the features of such a magnificent ship in this fun illustrated read. this story offers a wide variety of characters and ways to engage with this moment in history.
it’s for titanic by michael and debbie shoulders
Learn all about the Titanic and the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Authors Michael and Debbie Shoulders incorporate parts of this unfortunate event to tell the story of the sinking while helping children understand it and offering another way of learning.
You wouldn’t want to sail on the Titanic! by David Stewart
This interactive story will keep kids entertained and make them feel like they’re in the story. Read about the Titanic with so many illustrations to help the many fun questions and facts about the night this ship collided with a huge iceberg and changed the lives of so many.
daisy corning stone spedden’s titanic polar bear
This beautifully illustrated book is the story of a boy, his bear, and their escape from the sinking Titanic. This account of the collision is an easy way for young readers to understand these historical events.
marty crisp titanica
jim mulholland has been assigned as a cabin boy on one of the greatest ships the world has ever seen. he is also in charge of the ship’s cat, looking after him in between his duties. When he loses her before the ship takes off, Jim finds himself in the middle of a major struggle that will affect the rest of his life. This heartwarming story is a great way to show another side of the titanic story and form of entertainment.
early elementary school
the story of the titanic for children by joe fullman
This titanic story introduces children to the tragic events in an understandable and interesting way. This great picture book offers so many little-known facts about the great ship.
what was the titanic? by stephanie sabol
this volume of what was it? The series dives into the Titanic and its disastrous sinking. Read on to hear what happened on that cold April night and learn all about the magnificent ship that many couldn’t wait to board.
tonight on the titanic by mary pope osbourne
jack and annie go back to 1912, when hundreds of people boarded the ill-fated titanic. Read on as they do what they can to save the ship and those around them during one of the most terrifying moments in history.
the titanic companion to the magic tree house by mary pope osbourne
after reading jack and annie’s exciting adventure, check out this book full of many facts that match their story. read about the titanic and all the information surrounding this tragic moment in history.
the titanic (series of american girls) by emma carlson berne
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Not only are the actual passenger stories included in this fully illustrated book, but also some of American Girl’s own story, Samantha Parkington. this retelling of those tragic events is one that children can easily incorporate into the story.
ten true stories: titanic by alan zullo
Read the stories of ten young people whose lives were changed as soon as they boarded the magnificent Titanic in April 1912. The unique use of young voices offers an interesting perspective on this historic event. i am a big fan of alan zullo, i have read many of his other books.
advanced primary
voices from titanic by mary montero
This book of real Titanic passenger stories will not be quickly forgotten. Read 20 biographies of those who boarded the doomed ship and gain even deeper insight into the tragedy.
i survived the sinking of the titanic by lauren tarshis
Read on as George experiences what he thought was the greatest voyage of his life thus far, but faces tragedy in this gripping account of the night the Titanic sank. this is a great way for kids to get the whole story from a family perspective. there is also a graphic novel version.
eyewitnesses dk: the titanic
read detailed information about the supposedly “unsinkable” ship with images that support all the facts. Kids will enjoy getting a “real” look at the history of the Titanic and what has become of it.
journey on the great titanic (dear america)
this is one of the most popular renditions of dear america. Read about Margaret Ann Brady’s Titanic Voyage in diary format. I have read others in this series and they may only be suitable for high school students and above, but they are worth reading.
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