Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission

Explore the inspiring biographies and gripping historical accounts of the true story books in the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.

April 11, 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible fight for survival. Battling to get back to Earth, the crew on board traveled further into space than any humans had done before . . .

In this gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, David Long shows how courage, determination and teamwork succeeded in beating all odds to bring the spacecraft home.

Perfect for anyone seeking captivating middle grade books about historical adventures and overcoming challenges, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Nonfiction) hi-lo book series presents accessible history books for kids in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.’s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

David Long is a journalist and author of nonfiction for both adults and children. His engaging books reflect his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past.