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Gr 3–7—With bite-size chapters and engaging prose, this book makes a complex historical event readable and inspiring. It starts with background information about the history of flight itself, the gradual development of space exploration, and the 1960s space race pioneered by the U.S. and the Soviet Union, providing a solid foundation for understanding the stakes of the ill-fated Apollo 13 moon mission that was launched on April 11, 1970. The narrative takes off when an onboard explosion turns...Log In or Sign Up to Read More