What Ended the Golden Age of Airships?
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What Ended the Golden Age of Airships?

By Chris Kindred, Who HQ, Ru Xu (Illustrator)

Part of the Who HQ Graphic Novels series

Witness the Hindenburg's final flight and its impact on aviation history.

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Join cabin boy Werner Franz and reporter Herbert Morrison as they navigate the Hindenburg's doomed journey. Experience luxury, innovation, and impending disaster in a gripping tale that reshapes aviation history.

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Discover how the Hindenburg’s last flight changed the future of flying in this dynamic graphic novel by author Chris Kindred and Edgar- and Ignatz-nominated illustrator Ru Xu. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series! A story of technological innovation, multimedia impact, and human survival, this graphic novel gives readers a glimpse into the luxury experience aboard the Hindenburg before it all comes crashing down. Follow the journeys of cabin boy Werner Franz in the air and reporter Herbert Morrison on the ground as the airship flies toward disaster–ending the era of lighter-than-air travel. This gripping narrative is brought to life by vivid full-color illustrations that will transport readers to this historic day.

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Hardcover
Pages
64
Audience
Middle Grade
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Published
April 21, 2026
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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9780593661550

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