An easy-to-read version of Scholastic's bestselling hardcover "Exploring the Titanic."

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger liner's ill-fated journey, this title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage including Bob Ballard's 1985 discovery. Illustrations.

"Exciting nonfiction books for kids just beyond the beginner stage can be hard to come by, and the story of the sinking of the "Titanic" and its subsequent rediscovery will be the ticket for both hard-to-please young 'real stuff' buffs and older reluctant readers."--"School Library Journal." Full color.

While briefly referencing the events surrounding the Titanic's terrible demise, this book relates the difficult balance researchers seek in preserving the memory of an event, and satisfying public intrigue. An interesting slant to guide young readers' learning.