Air Disasters
- ISBN-10
- 0761339736
- ISBN-13
- 9780761339731
- Series
- Air Disasters
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-01-01
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Authors
- Mary B. Woods, Michael Woods
Description
Air disasters dont happen often, but when they do, they take a terrible toll. Airplane crashes usually lead to death and destruction. But quick thinking on the part of pilots, passengers, airport workers, and rescuers can help more people survive air disasters. With dramatic images and firsthand survivor storiesplus the latest facts and figuresthis book shows you some of the worlds worst air disasters up close.
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