The narrative focuses on the harrowing events of Apollo 13, initially intended as the third manned moon landing mission. An explosion aboard the spacecraft jeopardizes the crew's safety, leading to a dramatic struggle for survival against overwhelming odds. The story highlights the ingenuity and teamwork of NASA engineers and astronauts as they work tirelessly to devise solutions and bring the crew back home. Themes of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge are woven throughout this gripping account of a near-disastrous space mission.
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David Long is een schrijver en journalist die zich richt op het schrijven voor kinderen en volwassenen. Zijn werken staan bekend om hun boeiende stijl en hun vermogen om lezers van alle leeftijden aan te spreken. Long is regelmatig te zien in vooraanstaande Britse media, wat zijn belangrijke positie in de literaire wereld aantoont. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre omvat meer dan dertig boeken, die zijn veelzijdige talent en zijn diepgaande begrip van verhalen vertellen weerspiegelen.






When Darwin Sailed the Sea
- 80bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this fully-illustrated book tells the story of Charles Darwin, detailing the history of his life and how his ground-breaking discoveries and astonishing researched helped shape the world today.
Spies
- 224bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.
We Are the Ancient Egyptians
- 64bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.
Everest
- 96bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth's highest peak in David Long's enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.
Tutankhamun's Treasure
- 76bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
Uncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter's world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Amazing Treasures
- 64bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
Giant gemstones, pirate gold, ancient tombs, meteorites from outer space, and more! Discover 100 of the world's most extraordinary manmade and natural treasures, objects and places in this richly illustrated picture book.
London's 100 Most Extraordinary Buildings
- 224bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Acclaimed London historian David Long reveals 100 of the capital's most extraordinary buildings
London's 100 Strangest Places
- 232bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
A beautifully illustrated gift book to explore the hidden history of curious London on foot or from the armchair
Rescue
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes. How far would you go to save a life?Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends.