Surviving the Hindenburg (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585367870)

On May 6, 1937, the giant German airship the Hindenburg was destroyed by fire as it attempted to land at Lakehurst Naval Base in New Jersey. Of the 93 people on board, a remarkable 62 survived, including Werner Franz, the ship's 14-year-old cabin boy. In Surviving the Hindenburg, writer Larry Verstraete recounts young Werner's story of the airship's final voyage. Through Werner's memories young readers will explore the inner workings of the giant airship, marvel at the breathtaking vistas from its observation windows, and hold their breath during Werner's terrifying escape from the fiery devastation. "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. Larry Verstraete's book, S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet, was named a 2011 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students by the National Science Teachers Association. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. David Geister's work has been featured in The History Channel Magazine. His books include B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Author: Larry Verstraete
ISBN-10: 1585367877
ISBN-13: 9781585367870
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 150821 / Surviving the Hindenburg

Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Recommended
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2012 pg. 41
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 95
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 181 - Recommended, Satisfactory