Hindenburg in Flames: How a Photograph Marked the End of the Airship
by Burgan, Michael
Series:Captured World History
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AR Book Level
7.0
AR Points
1
Word Count
8,489
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
348199 EN
About this book
The book examines the famous photograph of the German airship Hindenburg engulfed in flames as it attempted to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey in May 1937. It explains the events leading up to the disaster, the moment of the catastrophe itself, and how this single photograph came to symbolize the end of the airship era. The book also explores the impact of this event on aviation history and public perception of air travel.
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