Real-life events such as the sinking of the Titanic or Hurricane Katrina keep struggling readers interested in learning more! Based on hope and true survival, these stories are presented as journal entries of a time-traveling 12-year-old who visits historic events.  Students build confidence and reading skills by first listening as they follow along with the text to create familiarity.  Then, they read independently and complete comprehension activities, including puzzles, word searches, creative art, and writing projects.  64 pages and audio CD