KELLY MILNER HALLS has written nonfiction for young readers for more than 25 years. Every book she writes teaches her more about the world. She hopes every book you read will do the same for you.
"""A splendid new book for educators and students! Kelly Milner Halls captivates young people and assists teachers with a historically correct rendition of the Titanic tragedy. As the director of the National Writing Project in Florida, I was impressed by the questions in the margins, which foster inquiry-based learning and social-emotional development. The delightful artwork of Marta Dorado will also engage students. Milner Halls and Dorado's combined talents will inspire your students and pique their interest in the unfolding events and fascinating lives of the people involved in one of the most infamous disasters in history."" --Dr. Susan Densmore-James, The Book Dealer ""For curious young readers wanting to know the facts behind the tragic tale that lives on, this is the perfect book. Accomplished nonfiction author Kelly Milner Halls provides a lively text, embellished with maps and other spritely illustrations."" --Cheryl Harness, author and illustrator ""A fast-moving and thought-provoking read. Kelly-Milner Halls' The History of the Titanic revisits the endlessly fascinating tragedy of 1912 with a gentle guiding hand that will spark the interest of a whole new generation of young readers."" --John Bladek Ph.D., history professor and middle-grade author of Roll Up the Streets! and Lost in Ghostville"