The Challenger Explosion

Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. Written in graphic-novel format.

The Challenger reached an altitude of 9 miles above the earth before it exploded. What caused the explosion and why were so many children watching when it happened? Find the answers to these questions and more in this brightly colored graphic novel.

Includes additional facts, glossary, appropriate Internet sites, recommended books and bibliography. Trade paperback, 32 p.

About Graphic Biographies:
Graphic biographies will give your children a snapshot of just how intriguing history can be. With attention-grabbing pictures and concise dialogue, even the most reluctant readers will find themselves captivated.

These very visual forms of history will not only teach your children about different historical figures, they will also be instrumental in developing their necessary inference skills.

And because of their great appeal, graphic books can also reacquaint your children, young and old alike, with the delights of reading for enjoyment as well as for education.