Cover of Challenger

Challenger

by Michael D. Cole

Countdown to Space

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Experience the powerful tale of the Challenger space shuttle's tragic accident, where a routine launch turned into a devastating disaster just moments after liftoff. Discover the courage of the astronauts aboard and the investigation that sought to uncover the truth behind the explosion. This story honors their legacy and explores the impact of this historic event on space exploration.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalScience & NatureSurvivalFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0894905449
Pages
48
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,165

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Challenger (Spacecraft) -- Accidents -- Juvenile literatureChallenger (Spacecraft) -- AccidentsSpace shuttles -- Accidents -- Juvenile literatureSpace shuttles -- Accidents