Apollo 13
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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?

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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
Themes & topics
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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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