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The Apollo 13 Mission: Core Events of a Crisis in Space
3-6 ┊ 3332 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 3332 words, 29 minutes audio time. During the 1960s, humans were finally able to explore the universe beyond Earth. But at what cost? Many people lost their lives in a race…- 42
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The Hindenburg Explosion: Core Events of a Disaster in the Air
3-6 ┊ 3008 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 3008 words, 27 minutes audio time. Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those …- 24
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The Johnstown Flood: Core Events of Deadly Disaster
3-6 ┊ 3123 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 3123 words, 28 minutes audio time. Most areas are prone to flooding now and then, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is no exception. But in May 1889, a dam burst following heavy…- 34
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Core Events of an Industrial Disaster
3-6 ┊ 3217 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 3217 words, 28 minutes audio time. Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. F…- 42
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The 1918 Flu Pandemic: Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak
3-6 ┊ 3441 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 3441 words, 28 minutes audio time. In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one…- 22
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The Challenger Explosion: Core Events of a Space Tragedy
3-6 ┊ 2969 words ┊ ◄)) 3-6, 2969 words, 26 minutes audio time. After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted of…- 19
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