Fatal Faults: The Story of the Challenger Explosion Contributor(s): Braun, Eric (Author) |
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ISBN: 149147081X ISBN-13: 9781491470817 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
Dewey: 363.124 |
LCCN: 2014041433 |
Lexile Measure: 880 |
Series: Tangled History |
Physical Information: 0.01" H x 5.32" W x 7.5" (0.36 lbs) 112 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 175231 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Some said it was too dangerous to fly. Others insisted the shuttle must take off. Lies, pressure, and faulty parts all played a terrible part in the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Meets Common Core standards for narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event. |
Contributor Bio(s): Braun, Eric Mark: - Eric Braun is a strange and handsome man who has written dozens of books for kids and teens, sometimes while wearing a hat. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and sons and gecko. Learn more at www.heyericbraun.com |