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Each book in this series begins with historical context to depict life in the time and place of the featured event, builds to a vivid description of the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and then analyzes the way the disaster changed history and impacted the future.

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This series tells the story of important historical disasters and explains their impact and the reforms they spurred. Each narrative begins with the historical context of the event, discusses the event in detail and the aftermath, and then analyses the way the disaster changed history and impacted the future., On May 6, 1937, the celebrated airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people. The Hindenburg disaster was so great it effectively ended the practice of using dirigibles for passenger use. This title explains what caused this tragedy., 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.


Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7–10—Both books cover their topics thoroughly and include high-quality photographs and occasional sidebars. Lace's account of the airship has a good deal of intrigue and drama and could be useful for reports or recreational reading. The author does a good job telling the stories of the various passengers and how some of them were later suspected of sabotage. Reis includes solid research and numerous points of view in recounting the Dust Bowl, but the book is more likely to be picked for research projects than for pleasure reading. Both titles are serviceable additions. —Marcia Kochel, Olson Middle School, Bloomington, MN
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About the author:

William W. Lace is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, where he is a vice chancellor at Tarrant County College. He 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.

Prior to joining Tarrant County College, he was director of the News Service at the University of Texas at Arlington and a sportswriter and columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He has written more than 50 non-fiction books for young readers on subjects ranging from the atomic bomb to the Dallas Cowboys. He and his wife Laura, a retired school librarian, live in Arlington, Texas, and have two children and four grandchildren.

His career as an author began in 1991 when, at the urging of his wife, he wrote a biography of baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan. Ryan was then a member of the Texas Rangers baseball team, but no biography of him for young readers had been done since 1973. His interest in English history stems from his discovery of an old book once belonging to his father on King Arthur and the viewing on live television of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.


Product details

  • Publisher: ‎Chelsea House Pub
  • Publication date: ‎August 1, 2008
  • Edition: ‎1st
  • Language: ‎English
  • Print length: ‎120 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎0791097390
  • ISBN-13: ‎978-0791097397
  • Item Weight: 14.1 ounces
  • Reading age: ‎ 10 - 13 years
  • Dimensions: ‎ 6.75 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Grade level: ‎ 5 - 9