Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters)
Henry M. Holden
Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Henry M. Holden
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Apollo 13 wasn’t just a space mission—it became one of the greatest survival stories ever told! When a sudden explosion threatens the astronauts’ lives, their quick thinking and teamwork turn disaster into a daring rescue. Discover how courage and science made all the difference in the race to bring them home safely.
Quick Assessment
This early reader nonfiction book recounts the dramatic events of the Apollo 13 mission, focusing on the astronauts' near-disaster in space and their safe return. Written for young children aged 5-8, it introduces basic space science and themes of problem-solving and resilience without graphic detail, making it suitable for early readers interested in space and technology.
Why we rated Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters) 7LE
Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Triumph over Disaster Aboard Apollo 13 (Space Flight Adventures and Disasters) explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766051676
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing
- Published
- May 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction