A pirate ship and a chest of gold take readers on a journey through time that leads to the location of purloined treasures. Beginning with a zoom of a gold coin, photographs pull back to reveal the story of the coin's travels from the hull of a pirate ship in the 1700s to the shore of a beach town today.

"A crunching sound awakens a husband and wife as they sail around the world. Water starts to rush into their boat. They watch from a life raft as the boat sinks in only 15 minutes. That is the beginning of William and Simonne Butler's 66-day trial of survival on the ocean. Iron Will: Surviving the Sea tells the story of five shipwrecks and what it took for the survivors to endure until they were rescued. From surviving in an air pocket in a sunken...

Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April 1912.

"When ships sink to the ocean floor, the ocean transforms them into artificial reefs. This new life begins with the growth of coral polyps and the arrival of small plankton, followed by schools of fish and hungry predators, until the ship is home to hundreds of sea creatures. It's a magical transformation from relic to reef that helps bring life back to struggling ocean ecosystems" -- Provided by publisher.

Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker go on playful adventures in the underwater town of Tidal Grove.

A book that answers "must-know" questions about the building, launching, and tragic sinking of the most famous ship of all time.

"Discover what it's like on board a modern ship and how the weather can affect sailing. Find out about famous shipwrecks, and human and animal survivors' stories" --

"With dramatic images and eyewitness accounts-- plus the latest facts and figures-- this book gives you a close-up look at disasters at sea"--P. [4] of cover.

Shipwrecks are as ancient as ships themselves, and A History of Shipwrecks offers young readers an intriguing story that spans centuries and describes both funny and tragic incidents. Some of the mighty ships readers will meet include the Mary Rose, the Titanic, and the Andrea Doria. The book explores the hazards of the sea and human inventiveness in exploring its depths. And solving the mystery of why each ship went down will both entertain and educate...

Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.