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The Hindenburg Disaster of 1937
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Authored by: William W. Lace
  • From the Series: Great Historic Disasters
  • Trim Size: 6-1/2 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 0791097390
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-9739-7
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $35.00
  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 08/01/2008
  • Dewey Number: 363
  • Reading Level: Grades 5-8
  • Pages: 120

Summary

On May 6, 1937, the celebrated airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people. A German zeppelin, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built. It made numerous transatlantic journeys, offering passengers comfort and luxury during the years of the Great Depression. What was supposed to be a routine landing on the first transatlantic flight of the season ended in tragedy. Present at the site were many journalists, who were on hand to record the tragedy for the entire world to see, etching the indelible images on the minds of generations to come. The Hindenburg disaster was so great it effectively ended the practice of using dirigibles for passenger use. In The Hindenburg Disaster of 1937, read about what caused this tragedy.

Specifications

Full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Sidebars. Chronology and timeline. Bibliography. Further reading. Glossary. Index.

About the Author(s)

William W. Lace holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University, a master’s degree from East Texas State University, and a doctorate from the University of North Texas. He has written more than 40 nonfiction books for young readers on subjects ranging from the atomic bomb to the Dallas Cowboys. Lace lives in Arlington, Texas.

Reviews and Awards

"...useful for report writers and intriguing for nonfiction readers...personalized with descriptions of those involved."


The Horn Book Guide

“…useful for reports or recreational reading…”


School Library Journal

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