Disaster Strikes!: The Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time

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Synopsis
Twelve thrilling and terrifying space-mission failures, told by the bestselling author of Apollo 13!There are so many amazing, daring, and exciting missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts twelve such disasters, telling the stories of the astronauts and the cosmonauts, the trials and the errors, the missions and the misses.With stories of missions run by both Americans and Russians during the height of the space race, complete with photos of the people and machines behind them, this book delves into the mishaps and the tragedies, small and large, that led humankind to the moon and beyond.Praise for Disaster Strikes!:* "A thrill ride punctuated with spectacular failures--but also spectacular successes." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "The [is] text versatile, efficiently functioning as a collection of short reads or a balanced, book-length narrative . . . Always fascinating, at times unsettling, and highly recommended for elementary and middle school collections." --SLJ, starred review"Each compelling episode is crafted as a self-standing adventure, with an opening hook and a satisfying close, making this an excellent source for readalouds for middle-school classes as well as a pleasure for independent readers." --BCCB
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781984812766
Related ISBNs:
9781984812759
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jeffrey Kluger.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Technology
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:
8–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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