Written by the underwater explorer who was the first to discover the titanic lying on the ocean floor, this book describes the discovery and exploration of its underwater wreckage. Reading robert ballards book about the discovery of the titanic is like reading christopher columbuss book. Robert ballard, in full robert duane ballard, born june 30, 1942, wichita, kansas, u. Ballard, 9780590472302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. By thomas conklin random house, inc here is the exciting true story about the unsinkable titanic.
The section all about how bob ballard searched for and found the titanic and the photos from the wreck were very good and the reading level just right for a good young reader. Robert ballard is a former commander in the united states navy and a professor of oceanography. With inspiring and educational stories, scholastics hello read. Grade level, interest level, lexile 1 pt this would be a great book for prek3rd grade. Ballards most popular book is the discovery of the titanic. This is an especially good resource to reinforce titanic facts.
Grade level, interest level, lexile 1 ptthis would be a great book for prek3rd grade. It was the early morning of september 1, 1985, and the 43yearold oceanographer was lying in his bunk aboard the research vessel knoor. The discovery of the titanic book chicago public library. Finding the titanic robert ballard skip to main search results amazon prime. In the spring of 1977, robert ballards dream of finding the wreck of titanic took the first serious step forward.
Ballard, including the discovery of the titanic, and exploring the titanic. Apr 20, 2012 marine explorer robert ballard, a professor of oceanography at the university of rhode island, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the titanic with a lecture about his discovery. The real story behind the discovery of titanics watery. Robert ballards epic journey part one when the rms titanic went down in 1912, it did not take long for people to get over the initial shock, but then decide that the grand ship should be raised from the bottom of the ocean. Finding the titanic scholastic reader series, level 4 by. Remembering the titanic national geographic society.
Robert ballard, found the titanic over two miles below the oceans surface by using an unmanned submersible called argo. It was the early morning of september 1, 1985, and the 43yearold oceanographer was lying in his bunk. The navy balked at footing the bill for a titanic search, but they were interested in using ballards new robot to survey the wrecks of the u. The paperback of the finding the titanic scholastic reader series, level 4 by robert d. Scott foresman reading classroom library time quest book, and more on. The author led the team that brought us the first video of the titanic in 1985 and set off the interest in the subject again leading to the blockbuster movie that i still have never seen. Engage young readers with the fascinating story of the titanic tragedy written by the man who actually found it. In 1985 oceanographer and naval reserve commanding officer robert ballard stunned the world when he found the titanic. Dec 09, 2018 in 1985 oceanographer and naval reserve commanding officer robert ballard stunned the world when he found the titanic. Finding the titanic has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Buy a cheap copy of finding the titanic book by robert d. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It is so very interesting and full of interesting information. On 1st july, 1985, a combined collection of scientists from woods hole deep submergence lab d. Reviews of the finding the titanic scholastic reader series, level 4 to date about the publication weve got finding the titanic scholastic reader series, level 4 pdf comments people havent yet quit their own writeup on the experience, or not read it however. Robert ballard was aboard the french research ship le suroit, which was using the sidescan sonar sar to search for the titanics wreck in the summer of 1985. Ballard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 26, 2016 robert ballard, author of finding the titanic, had to ask himself. Robert ballards epic journey part two 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of when dr. The story of the titanic right up to its rediscovery is told for more advanced, independent. He is most known for the discoveries of the wrecks of the rms titanic in 1985, the battleship bismarck in 1989, and the aircraft carrier uss yorktown in 1998. Apr 03, 2020 robert ballard, in full robert duane ballard, born june 30, 1942, wichita, kansas, u. Robert ballard describes how he and his team discovered the titanic in 1985.
On the 100th anniversary of the titanic s sinking, codiscoverer of the wreck robert ballard shares the story of its discovery, details of the ships condition, and his plans to preserve this iconic piece of history. Use this collection of multimedia education resources to contextualize the anniversary for your students. Ballard is a scholastic reader, level 4 first chapter books for advanced beginners. Reading robert ballards book about the discovery of the titanic is like reading christopher columbuss book about the discovery of america supposing he wrote one. Even the youngest readers are fascinated by the titanic, and robert ballard, the scientist who searched for, and finally found, the lost ship under the sea, has written this account just for them. Kennedys pt109 in 2002 and visited biuku gasa and eroni kumana, who. He is best known for discovering the wreck of the titanic in 1985. Marine explorer robert ballard, a professor of oceanography at the university of rhode island, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the sinking of. From titanic s construction in belfast, ireland, to its discovery under icy waters by national geographic explorerinresidence robert ballard and oceanographer jeanlouis michel in 1985, the titanic has long captivated the public mind. Robert ballard explores the haunting wreckage of the titanic strewn over 1,000 acres of seabed. Book summary, in your own words 3 pts finding the titanic is an informational book about the titanic and how robert d. He also participated in the development of equipment to search for it and to explore it. Robert duane ballard is a retired united states navy officer and a professor of oceanography at the university of rhode island who is most noted for his work in underwater archaeology.
Readers will learn about the actual event as well as the discovery of the shipwrecked titanic many years later. Click to read more about finding the titanic by robert d. Robert duane ballard born june 30, 1942 is a retired united states navy officer and a professor of oceanography at the university of rhode island who is most noted for his work in underwater archaeology. Finding the titanic scholastic reader series, level 4 by robert d. Through a flashback to the story of 12year old ruth becker in 1912, ballard portrays one of the many stories that has driven his interest to preserve the titanic on the ocean floor. Jan 23, 2020 after the sinking of the titanic on april 15, 1912, the great ship slumbered on the floor of the atlantic ocean for over 70 years before its wreckage was discovered. The real story behind the discovery of titanics watery grave. Including rare archival photos and charts, this volume recounts the titanics tragic last night. Hed read lots of books on the history but i wanted to show him what it looks like now so this looked ideal. Finding the titanic is an informational book about the titanic and how robert d. Ballard tells how he and his crew found the titanic, and also describes the illfated voyage through the eyes of 12yearold passenger ruth becker. Books for teaching about the titanic disaster scholastic. My 6year old son was studying the titanic at school. Robert ballard, author of finding the titanic, had to ask himself.
Ballard, and his team from woods hole institute found the famous ship on september 1, 1985. Dramatic accounts, whiteknuckle suspense, and fastpaced action of how the worlds biggest, safest ship sank on its maiden voyage. The reason im only giving it 4 stars is that for what i wanted too much of the book was taken up with the history of what happened to someone on the titanic, and wed. He transferred onto a ship from woods hole, the rv knorr when the french ship was recalled. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Robert ballard bio, age, family, education, wife, net worth. Explore the titanic with the discoverer of the sunken ship in this hello reader. On september 1, 1985, a joint americanfrench expedition, headed by famous american oceanographer dr. The story of the titanic right up to its rediscovery is told for more advanced, independent young readers by the man who discovered the great sunken ship. Ballard great book for kids that enjoy reading about the titanic.
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