The space shuttle Challenger

The space shuttle Challenger

Todd Kortemeier, 1986-

Book - 2020

On January 28, 1986, NASA launched the space shuttle Challenger. The shuttle had flown several times before. But this time, just over a minute into the flight, the shuttle exploded, killing its crew of seven. This book examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again.

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Subjects
Challenger (Spacecraft) > Accidents > Juvenile literature.
Space shuttles > Accidents > Juvenile literature.
Disasters > Juvenile literature.
Engineering > Juvenile literature.
Interplanetary voyages > Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Genres
Informational works
Published
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing [2020]
Language
English
Main Author
Todd Kortemeier, 1986- (author)
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
ISBN
9781532190759
  • A chilly morning
  • The shuttle
  • Piecing things together
  • Finding the cause
  • Return to flight.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4--8--This series covers disasters as well as changes made in their aftermaths. Topics range from floods to nuclear reactors. The text provides a detailed description of the events while photos offer an eyewitness feel. Several features make these titles especially helpful in supporting student writing. "Straight to the Source" sections share expert commentary on the disaster, then ask readers to write a response quoting from the source to support their ideas. "Stop and Think" is a similar section that offers prompts for written reflections on the material. Sidebars throughout the books offer various perspectives on each incident, and "Fast Facts" provide a recap of salient points. A further aid is the ABDO website with links to additional sources for research and writing support. VERDICT A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum.

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