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History Comics: The Challenger Disaster - by Pranas T Naujokaitis (Paperback)

 History Comics: The Challenger Disaster - by  Pranas T Naujokaitis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In History Comics: The Challenger Disaster, we turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filled the air as the clock counted down to liftoff. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Let this graphic novel be your time machine! In History Comics, the new nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second, the past comes alive!</b> <p/>In <i>History Comics: The Challenger Disaster</i>, we turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle <i>Challenger</i> on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filled the air as the clock counted down to liftoff. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened . . . <p/>What caused the midair explosion? In Pranas T. Naujokaitis's imaginative tale, set in a far-off future, a group of curious kids investigate the hard questions surrounding the <i>Challenger</i> explosion. Inspired by the legacy and sacrifice of the Challenger seven, they continue in their footsteps, setting out toward the stars and into the great unknown!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Definitely a "go" for middle grade readers, artfully incorporating a solid payload of information within a well-developed frame story.--<i>School Library Journal</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>A well-researched, idealistic tribute.--<i>Kirkus</i></p><br>

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