Space Disasters
From the Series Disasters Up Close
Imagine watching a space shuttle on the launchpad, ready to blast off into orbit. Astronauts have embarked on some of the most amazing adventures and made incredible discoveries. Yet sadly some the most well-planned launches have ended in tragedy. In fifty years of space travel, space disasters have claimed the lives of more than twenty astronauts and one hundred space workers. In two of the worst disasters, space shuttles exploded, killing all the astronauts onboard. With dramatic images and eyewitness accounts—plus the latest facts and figures—this book gives you a close-up look at space disasters.
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Reviews
NSTA
“Whether you are a space fanatic or just a casual reader, this book on space disasters will be fascinating.”
—NSTA
School Library Journal
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger explosion.”
—School Library Journal
The Horn Book Guide
“This volume’s dynamic explanations of the Columbia, Challenger, and other space disasters will hook readers.”
—The Horn Book Guide