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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Christa McAuliffe, teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, teacher in space Corinne J. Naden The first private American citizen chosen to go on a space flight, Christa McAuliffe, lost her life when the Challenger exploded just after liftoff. Describes her special interest in the space progra… OL14856463W
Space disasters Space disasters Elaine Landau Describes the accidents which occurred during the space flights of the Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and Challenger, as well as the Soviet space flight accidents. OL15040352W
The Challenger The Challenger Thomas Streissguth,Gil Chandler Portrays the space shuttle Challenger, the events that led to its destruction, and the effects of the disaster on the space program. OL15969858W
The Columbia space shuttle disaster The Columbia space shuttle disaster Michael D. Cole Details the first flight of the space shuttle Columbia, as well as its tragic final flight. OL18923375W
Bringing Columbia home Bringing Columbia home Michael D. Leinbach On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA'… OL19729528W
The Space Shuttle Program The Space Shuttle Program R. Michael Gordon "This critical study of NASA's space shuttle program provides an in-depth examination of the events, decisions, and policies that may have contributed to the horrific destruction of the shuttles Chal… OL5843856W