This book is good for people who want to know the history of flight. It talks about the historic events of the famous Hindenburg crash. I recommend this book to 4th-6th graders, and if you want to know about this historic event then be sure to read The Hindenburg to find out.
What Was the Hindenburg?
By Janet Pascal
Book 14 of 65 in the
What Was Book Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 6 | S | 5.4 | 8163 |
At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the Hindenburg was gone, people jumping from windows to escape. However, only 62 of the 97 crew members and passengers onboard survived. The exact cause of the disaster is still unknown and remains a fascinating historical mystery perfect for this series.
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
ISBN-13: 9780448481197
ISBN-10: 0448481197
Published on 12/26/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 112