What really happened the night the world's biggest ship plunged to the bottom of the ocean? Inside this fascinating, fact-filled volume are hundreds of answers to the questions that puzzle people most about the Titanic. But this intriguing book is more than just a truly useful reference tool. it's also a thrilling moment-by-moment account of the complete Titanic story — from the building of the ship, its maiden voyage and tragic sinking to its high-tech discovery and exploration on the ocean floor. Special features include the making of James Cameron's epic movie Titanic, a true-or-false quiz and the exciting real-life stories of the young passengers who sailed on the fateful voyage — and their struggles to survive its sinking. Dozens of paintings by renowned artist Ken Marschall plus diagrams and seldom-seen photographs add to the appeal of this invaluable Titanic reference book.