Shipwrecks examines the hunt for shipwrecks and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, "Shipwrecks" offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history, with a fun, dramatic approach. "Shipwrecks" covered in the book include the Tudor Warship the Mary Rose, the Spanish Galleon La Nuestra Senora de Atocha, American Civil War ship SS Republic, and the Titanic: the most famous shipwreck of all. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

Author: Nick Hunter
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 01/01/2013
Series: Treasure Hunters
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.70w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781410949615
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 155669 / Shipwrecks


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2013 pg. 66
School Library Journal 04/01/2013

About the Author
Hunter, Nick: - Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.