Describes the luxurious steamship the Titanic and the tragic events that occurred when it sank in 1912.

"For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...

Illustrations, simple text, and dramatic photographs describe all kinds of weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes.