Disaster Strikes!: The Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984812759)

Twelve thrilling and terrifying space-mission failures, told by the bestselling author of Apollo 13!

There are so many amazing, daring, and exciting missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts twelve such disasters, telling the stories of the astronauts and the cosmonauts, the trials and the errors, the missions and the misses.

With stories of missions run by both Americans and Russians during the height of the space race, complete with photos of the people and machines behind them, this book delves into the mishaps and the tragedies, small and large, that led humankind to the moon and beyond.

Praise for Disaster Strikes!

* "A thrill ride punctuated with spectacular failures--but also spectacular successes." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "The [is] text versatile, efficiently functioning as a collection of short reads or a balanced, book-length narrative . . . Always fascinating, at times unsettling, and highly recommended for elementary and middle school collections." --SLJ, starred review

"Each compelling episode is crafted as a self-standing adventure, with an opening hook and a satisfying close, making this an excellent source for readalouds for middle-school classes as well as a pleasure for independent readers." --BCCB

"Kluger manages to combine suspenseful storytelling with scientific writing, showcasing the successes of the programs alongside the failures that ended in death or near misses for astronauts. Even students who claim that they don't like to read will find these 'you-are-there' moments totally engaging." --SLC

Author: Jeffrey Kluger
ISBN-10: 1984812750
ISBN-13: 9781984812759
Publisher: Philomel Books
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503430 / Disaster Strikes! the Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2019 pg. 44
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2019 pg. 103
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2019
School Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 116
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory