Book Detail
Disaster of the Hindenburg, The |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Tanaka, Shelley | Illustrator: |
| Title: Disaster of the Hindenburg, The | Date: 1993 |
| Publisher: Scholastic | City: New York |
| ISBN, paperback: | ISBN, hardback: 0590457519 |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: Yes |
| Family: | Young Adult: Yes |
| Picture: Yes | |
General Information: |
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| Book Type(s): historical fiction | |
HSE Descriptor(s): social studies |
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Summary: |
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| The author describes the last flight of the Hindenburg through the eyes of some if the passengers and crew. Included are pictures and diagrams of the great airship. | |
Teaching Ideas: |
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| Students could research all the jobs on the airship. Consider the Hindenburg from the perspective of the growth of Nazi power and influence. Search on-line for more information, especially news accounts from the time. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of telling the story from the perspectives of Irene and Werner. | |
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