Describes the voyage of the Titanic, the accident that caused it to sink, and the rescue of those who survived

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

The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Titanic find. Best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. From discovering new extremophile life-forms thriving at 750°F hydrothermal vents in 1977 to finding famous shipwrecks including the Bismarck and PT 109, Ballard has made history. Now the captain of E/V Nautilus, a state-of-the-art scientific exploration vessel rigged for research in oceanography, geology, biology, and archaeology, he leads young scientists as they map the ocean floor, collect artifacts from ancient shipwrecks, and relay live-time adventures from remote-controlled submersibles to reveal amazing sea life. Now, for the first time, Robert Ballard gets personal, telling the inside stories of his adventures and challenges as a midwestern kid with dyslexia who became an internationally renowned ocean explorer. Here is the definitive story of the danger and discovery, conflict and triumph that make up his remarkable life.

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.

Nearly 20 years after making the world's most famous underwater discovery, Ballard returns to the Titanic with the most advanced instruments in underwater exploration to provide the clearest, most dramatic images of the ship ever seen.

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For years, people everywhere have been fascinated by the Titanic tragedy. On September 1, 1985, s famous shipwreck--13,000 feet below the sea. Captures the drama of both the night of the sinking as well . . . as the discovery of the great ship . . . Stunning.--School Library Journal. ALA Best Book for the Reluctant Young Adult Reader; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; IRA Young Adult Choice.