What a Story! Apollo 13

Adventures of Yesterday for Today’s Readers

History is not just what we’re taught at school desks. It is also – and above all – the grand narrative of thrilling, thought-provoking, unpredictable, sometimes frightening… yet real events. A series of books that recount key moments in history by drawing today’s readers directly into the action.

Apollo 13 is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic and astonishing space missions ever undertaken: the failed Apollo 13 expedition and the courageous return home. Christian Hill recounts with clarity and intensity the chain of events that turned a lunar exploration into a fight for survival – from the onboard explosion to the incredible engineering feats and the collective efforts of the crew and ground control.
Illustrated with historical photos, scientific insights, and technical curiosities, this book offers young readers (and the curious of all ages) an engaging retelling of an extraordinary human achievement.

• Incredible true stories from ancient times to the modern era.
• Each volume includes appendices with facts, curiosities, and anecdotes to deepen the reader’s understanding.

From the same series (What a Story!) also: The Ascent of Everest, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Pierdomenico Baccalario; The Birth of the Computer by Andrea Tullio Cannobbio; The Invention of Writing, The Gladiators in Rome by Igor De Amicis and Paola Luciani; 1969: The First Man on the Moon, The Airplane: Conquering the Sky by Christian Hill; September 11, The Eruption of Pompeii by Davide Morosinotto; The Day Against the Mafias by Daniele Nicastro; Hannibal and the Elephants, Cave Paintings, The Discovery of Fire, The Extinction of the Dinosaurs, The Pyramids of Egypt by Jacopo Olivieri.