Disaster of the Hindenburg, The |
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 |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
Yes |
Family:
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Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
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: |
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. |
Teaching Strategies: |
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Bleich's Heuristic for Responding to Reading
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Discussion Webs
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
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Unsent Letters
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