Review: Shipwrecked

 

Most of the world’s ocean floor remains to be discovered. In fact, it’s estimated to be home to over 3 million sunken vessels and countless treasures of the past. This enthralling and adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers recounts some of the most captivating shipwrecks from history, ranging from the Shinan, a Chinese merchant ship laden with riches from the 14th century, to the HMS Erebus and Terror, two polar exploration ships that mysteriously disappeared in the early 1800s. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time. - summary from the publisher

My Thoughts: This cover spoke to me. I bought it for the collection, but I also wanted to read it. And it was fascinating. I loved the history of the ships, how they were discovered, and how they were salvaged. It would be so neat to discover a ship of historical significance. 

Although I do wish the book had maps from the discovery sites - that's the one thing the book was lacking.