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You Wouldn't Want to Be on Apollo XIII!

by Ian Graham, David Antram
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You Wouldn't Want to Be on Apollo XIII!
You Wouldn't Want to Be on Apollo XIII!

Thrilling space mishap history for curious young explorers

If you like history that feels immediate and exciting, this makes the Apollo 13 mission unforgettable. It turns a real-life space disaster into something vivid and accessible, with the kind of details that make kids imagine what it was actually like onboard. A great pick for young readers who enjoy science, survival stories, and learning through adventure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Ian Graham, David Antram
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ISBN: 9781912537303
Authors: Ian Graham, David Antram
Publisher: Salariya Book Company Ltd
Date of Publication: 2018-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Leveled Readers, Reference, Science & Nature, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 151 readers)

Description

This series meets National Curriculum Standards for Science: History and Nature of Science; Social Studies: Time, Continuity, and Change.
 

Thrilling space mishap history for curious young explorers

If you like history that feels immediate and exciting, this makes the Apollo 13 mission unforgettable. It turns a real-life space disaster into something vivid and accessible, with the kind of details that make kids imagine what it was actually like onboard. A great pick for young readers who enjoy science, survival stories, and learning through adventure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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