The Sinking of the Lusitania: An Interactive History Adventure

by Steven Otfinoski

Overview

It’s 1915 and the Lusitania is set to sail from New York on its 202nd Atlantic crossing. But this will be a dangerous trip, as German U-boats lurk beneath the surface. Will you:  Experience the journey as an American boy traveling in second class to England with his family?  Travel first class as a young woman on her honeymoon?  Work as an American sailor hired to serve on the ship?  Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to adventure, or even to death.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476552170
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	You Choose: History Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Table of Contents

About Your Adventure 5

Chapter 1 Travel In a Dangerous Time 7

Chapter 2 Boy on Board 13

Chapter 3 Nightmare Honeymoon 41

Chapter 4 Sailor to the Rescue 73

Chapter 5 Remember the Lusitania 101

Timeline 106

Other Paths to Explore 108

Read More 109

Internet Sites 109

Glossary 110

Bibliography 111

Index 112

Interviews

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