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The Hindenburg Explosion: Core Events of a Disaster in the Air
Steven Otfinoski, Daniel Grossman
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)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?
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The Challenger Explosion: Core Events of a Space Tragedy
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted off. Just 73 seconds into the flight, tragedy struck. Without warning, the Challenger exploded in front of stunned spectators, killing everyone on board. Readers will learn what caused this horrible disaster and the lasting effects to NASA and the space program.
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The 1918 Flu Pandemic: Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event.
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The Johnstown Flood: Core Events of a Deadly Disaster
Marlene Targ Brill, Richard Burkert
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Most areas are prone to flooding now and then, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is no exception. But in May 1889, a dam burst following heavy rains, and the people of Johnstown were in the path of something shocking and tragic. Find out what happened when a gushing wall of water swept over the town and the people in it. Could anyone survive such a devastating disaster?
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Core Events of an Industrial Disaster
Steven Otfinoski, Kathryn Dowgiewicz
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.
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The Apollo 13 Mission: Core Events of a Crisis in Space
Kassandra Kathleen Radomski, James H Gerard
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)During the 1960s, humans were finally able to explore the universe beyond Earth. But at what cost? Many people lost their lives in a race to go where humans had never gone before. Find out what happened when an explosion on a spacecraft left three U.S. astronauts stranded in space 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometers) from Earth. With a limited supply of food, water, and oxygen, would they make it back to Earth alive?
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The 1918 Flu Pandemic: Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event.
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The Johnstown Flood: Core Events of a Deadly Disaster
Marlene Targ Brill, Richard Burkert
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Most areas are prone to flooding now and then, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is no exception. But in May 1889, a dam burst following heavy rains, and the people of Johnstown were in the path of something shocking and tragic. Find out what happened when a gushing wall of water swept over the town and the people in it. Could anyone survive such a devastating disaster?
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Core Events of an Industrial Disaster
Steven Otfinoski, Kathryn Dowgiewicz
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.
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The Challenger Explosion: Core Events of a Space Tragedy
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2015)After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted off. Just 73 seconds into the flight, tragedy struck. Without warning, the Challenger exploded in front of stunned spectators, killing everyone on board. Readers will learn what caused this horrible disaster and the lasting effects to NASA and the space program.
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The Apollo 13 Mission: Core Events of a Crisis in Space
Kassandra Kathleen Radomski, James H Gerard
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)During the 1960s, humans were finally able to explore the universe beyond Earth. But at what cost? Many people lost their lives in a race to go where humans had never gone before. Find out what happened when an explosion on a spacecraft left three U.S. astronauts stranded in space 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometers) from Earth. With a limited supply of food, water, and oxygen, would they make it back to Earth alive?
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The Hindenburg Explosion: Core Events of a Disaster in the Air
Steven Otfinoski, Daniel Grossman
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)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?
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