Bibliograph

The 12 worst shipwrecks of all time, by Joan Axelrod-Contrada

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The 12 worst shipwrecks of all time, by Joan Axelrod-Contrada

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The 12 worst shipwrecks of all time

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1052621532

Responsibility statement

by Joan Axelrod-Contrada

Series statement

All-time worst disasters

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Pirate ship Whydah Gally sunk by Atlantic storm -- Giant whale rams, sinks whaleship Essex -- "Unsinkable" Titanic goes down after hitting iceberg -- Union soldiers perish in Sultana shipwreck -- Dona Paz ferry disaster an Asian Titanic -- Hurricane sinks "Ship of Gold" -- Ships carrying war cargo collide in Canadian harbor -- German submarine sinks passenger ship Lusitania -- Soviet submarine torpedoes ship of refugees -- New York picnic outing turns deadly in steamboat fire -- Exxon Valdex disaster covers Alaskan coast in oil -- Refugees and migrants make dangerous crossings -- Staying safe if there is a shipwreck

Target audience

juvenile

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Twelve worst shipwrecks of all time

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