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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Apollo 13
Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld · Illustrated by Wesley Lowe
Part of the Totally True Adventures series
Can three astronauts survive a catastrophic space explosion and return home?
4.1 Goodreads · 56 ratings
112 pages· 10,890 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 630L
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Bookroo's summary
In 1970, astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise face a dire challenge when an explosion cripples their spacecraft en route to the Moon. With their mission derailed, survival becomes their only goal. As they navigate the vast, unforgiving expanse of space, the trio must rely on ingenuity and teamwork to find a way back to Earth. Will they overcome the odds and return safely, or will the void of space claim them? This gripping true adventure invites young readers to explore the thrilling world of space travel and the resilience of the human spirit.
From the publisher
Could you survive an outer-space disaster? Aspiring astronauts and young explorers will love this out-of-this-world Totally True Adventure. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise blasted off for the Moon on April 11, 1970. But after a disastrous explosion damaged their spacecraft, the three men had only one goal: to get back home safely. This informational text makes space travel exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 10,890
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 173660
Publication
- Published
- March 24, 2015
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780385391252
- LCCN
- 2014017578
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