Fascinating Facts For Kids
Apollo 13
What happened when Apollo 13's mission to the Moon suddenly turned into a fight for survival?
Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts for Kids is a concise introduction to one of the most well-known space missions in history, written for readers aged 9–12.
Presented as a collection of 82 easy-to-read facts, the book explains the background to the Apollo program before following the Apollo 13 mission from launch to its safe return.
Young readers will learn about the astronauts, the spacecraft, the explosion that changed the mission, the role of Mission Control, and the decisions that helped bring the crew home safely.
Inside, children will discover facts about:
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The Space Race and why the Moon missions began
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The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs
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The Saturn V rocket and Apollo spacecraft
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The Apollo 13 crew and their planned mission
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The launch, the in-flight explosion, and the emergency response
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How Mission Control and the astronauts worked together to return safely
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What happened after the mission and why Apollo 13 became known as a "successful failure"
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Written in clear, accessible language and illustrated with black-and-white photographs and diagrams, this book provides a straightforward introduction to the Apollo 13 mission for children who enjoy space, science, and history.
Ideal for independent readers, school projects, or parents looking for an engaging factual book about one of NASA's most remarkable missions.
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