| The Hindenburg Explosion: Core Events of a Disaster in the Air Contributor(s): Otfinoski, Steven (Author), Grossman, Daniel (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1476541841 ISBN-13: 9781476541846 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: 363.124 |
| LCCN: 2013024119 |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Series: What Went Wrong? |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8" W x 8.86" (0.59 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 163726 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster? |
Contributor Bio(s): Otfinoski, Steven: - Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat. |