The date is April 27 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. Youre cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive Will you stay with your sick friend or try to find someone to help him With dozens of possible choices its up to YOU to decide how youll survive one of the worst river disasters ever seen.
Eric Braun is a children's author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.
High-interest presentation of key historical events that supports the C3 Framework for multiple perspectives of a single event;