In 1936, Michael Roth and his family are escaping the Nazi government to start a better life in America. Michael is more excited about riding aboard the huge airship, the Hindenburg, than the destination. Michael must solve a mystery when he suspects another passenger of wanting to blow up the airship. This book is written as a chapter book with graphic-novel style illustrations on each page. Fire in the Sky: A Tale of the Hindenburg Explosion includes information about the author and illustrator, a glossary, more information about the Hindenburg, discussion questions, writing prompts and Internet sites. 48 pages

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