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Some historic tragedies, accidents, and disasters seem to have been doomed from the start. The people and events involved in such calamities as the sinking of the Titanic, the volcanic demise of Pompeii, and the horrific journey of the Donner party were on a collision course with their fate. The enthralling accounts in this chilling series include beneficial information about the time period of each event, captivating photographs and illustrations, and motivating and entertaining text about some of the most famous disasters in world history. - Use of primary sources supports the Literacy in History standards of the Common Core - Graphic organizers, sidebars, and fact boxes augment and reinforce key ideas - Historical photographs and paintings aid in understanding of time periods and issues