In 1912, thirteen-year-old Albert considers his younger sister a pest, but things change when they travel with their mother and uncle aboard the Titanic and are caught up in its tragic sinking.

Christmas has always been a test of survival for Eddie and his brood. And that's truer than ever when they receive an all-expenses-paid holiday tour of the South Pacific and end up shipwrecked on a remote island.

In the form of a diary of a passenger, describes the Titanic, including accomodations for first- through third-class passengers, the crew, the inner workings of the ship, her maiden voyage, and the events of the night the doomed ship sank.

Explores the field of marine archaeology, describing how scientists locate, explore, excavate, and preserve ancient shipwrecks, the dangers involved, and the historical and cultural significance of such finds.

"Shipwrecked! is an adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers about the most captivating shipwrecks from history. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time"--