History meets archaeology in this fantastic book. Uncover the secrets behind the world's lost towns, tombs shipwrecks and treasures. Find out how archaeologists discovered these priceless finds and uncover captivating historical facts. Transport yourself back through time and be blown away with whatyou can discover. Experience the life and times of the past with every page turn. Through engagingphotography and detailed animation, historical events and figures can jump off the page and into the minds of young readers. These four subject areas are placed in context by their own timeline, whilst theglossary helps the reader to develop their understanding of new and unfamiliar terms.

"Describes the historical circumstances that led to ships sinking and being lost, such as the Titanic and the Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley plus the archaeological discoveries that found evidence of and preserved these shipwrecks"--Provided by publisher.

Beautifully presented, this volume gives a guided tour of some of the most historic and famous shipwrecks of the 20th century, including "Andrea Doria," "Bismarck," "Britannic," "Empress of Ireland," the Ghost Fleet of Guadalcanal, "Lusitania," and "Titanic." The detailed illustrations accompany an astounding collection of underwater photography, archival images, and memorabilia that recalls each ship s former glory. Gripping stories unlock the mysteries of the ships ghostly remains, and an epilogue speaks to the essential need for preserving ships. Equal parts scientific and historical study, this adventurous exploration into the lives of these ships and those who discovered them will thrill naval and transportation buffs, as well as any fan of nautical history."

Highlights the first-hand account of the exploration of the Titanic shipwreck

Depicts five famous ships that have been lost at sea in modern times, the Empress of Ireland, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, the Brittanic, and the Titanic.

Lightoller remarkably swam away from the sinking Titanic and avoided being sucked under. This is just one of the incredible escapes described in this book.

A compelling, firsthand account, this investigation outlines deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard’s quest to find the sunken Titanic. Rare photographs, paintings, and charts recount the Titanic’s fateful last night and unveil the moment-by-moment drama of the expeditions that help tell the ship’s story. Also addressing many of the mysteries that surrounded the vessel’s tragic fate, this in-depth investigation features various images of the wreck as it was originally found, making this detailed memoir of Ballard’s experience in his search and discovery of the wreck a moving historical record.