Description: Fatal Faults by Eric Braun "In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the Challenger tragedy and controversy"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Some said it was too dangerous to fly. Others insisted the shuttle must take off. Lies pressure and faulty parts all played a terrible part in the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. Through powerful narrative storytelling follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Author Biography Eric Braun is a childrens author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard. Table of Contents Pressure -- Decision to launch -- Launch day dawns -- The crew boards -- Blast off -- I cant see the shuttle! -- Shock -- Searching -- Investigations -- Leaks -- A glass of ice water -- Someone speaks up -- Recovery. Review Using multiple points of view, Braun details the decisions leading up to the fateful launch, and the investigations that followed. . . .Narrative science reporting at its best.-- "Ithaca Child, "Alexanders Library: Books for Budding Space Cadets""...compelling and well-written. . . .Eric Braun tells the story of the Shuttle disaster through the points of view of a dozen key characters, including engineers, astronauts, and members of the Rogers commission. In very short chapters the point of view shifts from one person to the next, creating an unavoidable momentum toward the disaster.-- "Planetary Society"A highly attractive design featuring crisp photos, colored text boxes and sidebars, and clearly labeled chapters and subsections sets this series apart. . . .the appealing visuals, strong writing, and solid nonfiction features make this of interest to both middle schoolers and struggling high school readers.-- "School Library Journal" Review Quote Using multiple points of view, Braun details the decisions leading up to the fateful launch, and the investigations that followed. . . .Narrative science reporting at its best. Promotional "Headline" Multiple storylines meet Common Core standards for analyzing multiple accounts of an event Meets Common Core demand for narrative nonfiction Great for lovers of the popular You Choose series, which has sold more than 1 million copies. Feature Bibliography, Caption(s), Discussion Questions, Full color, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Index, Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Primary Sources, Pronunciation Guide, Table of Contents, Timeline(s) Details ISBN149147081X Author Eric Braun Short Title FATAL FAULTS Publisher Capstone Press Language English ISBN-10 149147081X ISBN-13 9781491470817 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 363.124 Residence US Birth 1971 Series Tangled History Year 2015 Illustrations Yes Imprint Capstone Press Place of Publication Mankato, MN Country of Publication United States Pages 112 Publication Date 2015-08-01 UK Release Date 2015-08-01 AU Release Date 2015-08-01 NZ Release Date 2015-08-01 US Release Date 2015-08-01 Subtitle Story of the Challenger Explosion Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137461762;
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