Being lost is scary. Being lost in space is terrifying. These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive.
A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the tale in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.
But an explosion on the spacecraft changed everything. Instead of landing on the moon, the astronauts were fighting for their lives. This true story reveals the quick thinking and teamwork it took to survive.
This title explores the advances engineers have made to prevent space disasters and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.
Sudden storms. When you're in the wild, you're at the whim of nature, and anything can happen. Could you survive a wilderness disaster? Discover the true tales of people who did, and find out how they lived to tell their stories.
Covering more than 500 titles, both classics and newer publications, this book describes what titles are about and why teens would want to read them.
"Explores the Apollo 13 mission, including the causes of the disaster aboard the spacecraft, how the astronauts fixed the problems, and how the crew were saved"--Provided by publisher.
This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate -- middle grade readers.
Examines the failed missions, accidents, and destroyed vehicles of various world space programs, including the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003.
Monographs In Aerospace History Series # 7 , Davis S.F. Portree and Robert C. Trevino ( NASA ) Wingless Flight : The Lifting Body Story , R. Dale Reed with Darleen Lister ( NASA SP4220 ) The Mir Space Station , David M. Harland ( Wiley ...
Space travel gives us a better understanding of ourselves, our planet, and the universe. But not all missions are successful, and not all astronauts return.