Publisher's Synopsis
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean, including the HMAS Sydney, British Loyalty, and Maldive Victory. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the ocean's depths. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A Take a Look! infographic offers more information about how remotely operated vehicles study shipwrecks in the ocean, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a Quick Facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famous Indian Ocean Shipwrecks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Indian Ocean Shipwrecks is part of Jump!'s Famous Shipwrecks series.
