| The Hindenburg Explosion: Core Events of a Disaster in the Air Contributor(s): Otfinoski, Steven (Author), Grossman, Daniel (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1476551332 ISBN-13: 9781476551333 Publisher: Capstone Press
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| 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 |
| Age Level: 8-14 |
| Grade Level: 3-9 |
| Lexile Measure: 920(Not Available) |
| Series: What Went Wrong? |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 7.45" W x 8.73" L (0.22 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 71 |
| 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. |
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