Book cover of 'The Shipwreck Atlas' with nautical design elements.
Illustrated book pages of the ship 'Endurance' with text and images on a blue background
Book pages about the Mary Rose shipwreck with illustrations and text on an orange background.

The Shipwreck Atlas

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Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks. 
 
With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed. 

Jo Arnold is a writer based on the Isles of Scilly. She has 42k followers on her Instagram page, @thelittleliterarysociety. She has a degree in English from Queen Mary, University of London. She is a Secondary School English teacher and book reviewer.

For example, readers will learn about:  

  • The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries.  
  • The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. 
  • The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. 
  • SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. 
  • . . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. 


Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging annotations, bringing the drama and mystery of each wreck to life. Discover the ships in their glory days and their resting places on the ocean floor, zoom in on remarkable artefacts and learn fascinating facts through ‘Did you know?’ bubbles and ‘In numbers’ lists. 

Perfect for curious minds, The Shipwreck Atlas combines adventure, history and science in a visually stunning package. This is the ultimate book for young explorers, budding historians and anyone fascinated by the secrets that lie beneath the sea.

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The Shipwreck Atlas
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