Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts for Kids

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through space with "Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts for Kids"! This captivating book takes young explorers on a thrilling journey to the stars, unraveling the secrets of the iconic space mission that captivated the world.

Through vivid storytelling and stunning imagery, kids will discover:

Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids: Facts About Apollo 13

by Rod Weston

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Language	:	English
File size	:	610 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	46 pages
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• The courageous crew members: Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert
• The groundbreaking technology and innovations that made the mission possible
• The heart-stopping challenges and near-disasters that tested their limits
• The remarkable teamwork, ingenuity, and perseverance that brought them home safely

Immerse your child in the wonders of space exploration with these 82 fascinating facts about Apollo 13:

Countdown to Launch

1. Apollo 13 was originally named Apollo 14, but was renamed after the tragic Apollo 1 fire.
2. The Saturn V rocket that launched Apollo 13 was the most powerful rocket ever built at the time.
3. The launch of Apollo 13 was delayed for over a month due to technical problems.
4. The crew of Apollo 13 included Jim Lovell, who had previously flown on Apollo 8.
5. During the launch, a lightning bolt struck the Saturn V rocket, but the crew was unharmed.

To the Moon and Back

6. Apollo 13 was the seventh manned mission to the moon.
7. The Apollo 13 crew spent four days traveling to the moon.
8. The Apollo 13 lunar module was named "Aquarius."
9. Fred Haise and Jack Swigert were the first humans to walk on the moon during the Apollo 13 mission.
10. The Apollo 13 crew spent three days exploring the moon.

Disaster Strikes

11. On the return trip to Earth, an explosion occurred in the Apollo 13 service module.
12. The explosion crippled the Apollo 13 service module and damaged the oxygen tanks.
13. The Apollo 13 crew had to perform a critical mid-course correction to return to Earth.
14. The Apollo 13 crew had to use the lunar module as a lifeboat.
15. The Apollo 13 crew rationed their oxygen and power to survive.

Houston, We Have a Problem

16. The Apollo 13 crew faced a number of challenges during their return to Earth.
17. The Apollo 13 crew had to deal with extreme cold and heat.
18. The Apollo 13 crew had to make a critical course correction to avoid reentering the Earth's atmosphere at too steep an angle.
19. The Apollo 13 crew had to splash down in the Pacific Ocean.
20. The Apollo 13 crew was rescued by the USS Iwo Jima.

A Triumphant Return

21. The Apollo 13 crew returned to Earth safely on April 17, 1970.
22. The Apollo 13 mission was a success, despite the challenges faced by the crew.
23. The Apollo 13 mission taught NASA valuable lessons about space exploration.
24. The Apollo 13 mission inspired people around the world.
25. The Apollo 13 mission is still remembered as one of the greatest achievements in human history.

Additional Fascinating Facts

26. Apollo 13 was the first space mission to use a lunar module as a lifeboat.
27. The Apollo 13 crew was the first to perform a mid-course correction during a return from the moon.
28. The Apollo 13 mission was the most watched event in television history.
29. Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, wrote a book about the mission called "Lost Moon."
30. A movie about the Apollo 13 mission was released in 1995.

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Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids: Facts About Apollo 13

by Rod Weston

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	610 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	46 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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