Roberta Baxter

Challenger Explosion Roberta Baxter

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.; The book brings the challenger explosion to life with well-researched, clearly written informational with accompanying questions, charts, and more. Explore the tragedies and triumphs of this disaster, how it helped shape the world as we know it, and how what we've learned from it has made the world a safer place.; Grades 3-6. Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2013 pg. 74 (EAN 9781617839542, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 62 (EAN 9781617839542, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 166 (EAN 9781617839542, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 62 (EAN 9781624030192, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Baxter, Roberta Roberta Baxter writes about science and history for students of all ages. She studied chemistry in college, but also enjoys learning about historical events and people. Her books include The Reactions of Metals, The Home Front in the North and The Home Front in the South. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Contributor Bio:  Rissman, Rebecca Rebecca Rissman has written over 100 nonfiction books for young readers about science, math, and history. Her favorite letter in the alphabet is R because when you say it out loud you sound like a pirate!