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Wrecked
A Deep Dive into the World's Most Famous Shipwrecks
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There are over three million shipwrecks on Earth. They are many things at once: memorials to lives lost, science experiments, treasure chests, works of art, and home to millions of living creatures. They are time machines, allowing modern explorers a glimpse into the past. From spacecraft...
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Take a journey deep below the waves, down to the seabed and explore some of the most famous shipwrecks, including the Titanic, the Odysseus and the Endurance...
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Description
There are over three million shipwrecks on Earth. They are many things at once: memorials to lives lost, science experiments, treasure chests, works of art, and home to millions of living creatures.
They are time machines, allowing modern explorers a glimpse into the past.
From spacecraft and fighter planes to exploration vessels, merchant ships, and cruise liners, discover the gripping stories of conflict and courage behind some of the world's most iconic shipwrecks.
With stunning illustrations from natural history illustrator Howard Gray, this is a fascinating visual exploration into the incredible world of shipwrecks.
Contains the following shipwrecks: the SS Eduard Bohlen, the Endurance, USS Kittiwake, Nanhai One, Clotilda, Titanic, the Odysseus, HMS Victoria, HMAS Sydney, HSK Cormoran and Vasa.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804535455
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Howard Gray
- Illustrated by Howard Gray
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 233.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 540g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Rebecca Siegel (Author)
Rebecca Siegel has worked in children's publishing for 17 years, first as an editor and then as an author. Three of her books have received Starred Reviews in Booklist, including To Fly Among the Stars (Scholastic 2020), which was also named a Mighty Girl's Book of the Year, and one of the National Science Teaching Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students. Another recent title, Mayflower (Quarto 2020), was called "unreservedly recommended" by the Midwest Book Review, and was named a 2021 EUREKA! Children's Honor Book. In addition to books, Rebecca also occasionally publishes essays on sites like Huffington Post and Scary Mommy. Rebecca lives in the Chicago, USA, with her husband and two daughters.Howard Gray (Illustrator) Howard Gray loved to draw when he was growing up, and was always captivated by animals and nature. He pursued art throughout school but went on to study zoology at university, eventually completing a PhD on dolphins! Now, Howard has returned to his dream career of becoming an illustrator and has worked on many fiction and non-fiction projects. These days, he lives with his family in the picturesque city of Durham, UK.Also by Rebecca Siegel
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