Analyzes the storied career of one of Germany s most famous military leaders
Text and cut-away illustrations feature the stories of real-life children who were passengers on the Hindenburg during its final voyage.
Discusses the history of the Hindenburg and its demise.
The Hindenburg disaster was so great it effectively ended the practice of using dirigibles for passenger use. In The Hindenburg Disaster of 1937, read about what caused this tragedy.
"Discusses the iconic photograph of the German airship Hindenburg in flames as it attempted to land in New Jersey in May 1937"--
Morrison cried out, "Oh, the humanity!" as the ship plunged to a fiery death. The Hindenburg Disaster recounts this air tragedy in gripping narrative detail as it introduces readers to crew members and passengers who flew that last flight.
Trimble, retaking the questioning, asked: “Doctor, is there anything further you would like to say at this time?” “I do not know of anything further now,” Eckener replied, “but you may rest assured that everything or anything that may ...
Describes the giant airship "Hindenburg," the events that led up to its explosive crash on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and the effects of the disaster on airship travel.
The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany, burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, in 1937.
"My mind didn't start working again until I was on the ground," Werner said later. "Then I started running." Captured in detailed, dramatic artwork, the story of the doomed airship comes alive for readers and history buffs of all ages.
"Explains the Hindenburg disaster, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--