The perils of outer space await in this look at the unlucky history of Apollo 13!
Count down to lift off! After months of practise, the crew of Apollo 13 blasted off from Earth to the cheers of bystanders, but things took a turn for the worse and they had to face up to the perils of space travel. Find out all about the American astronauts who set out on the 1970 moon mission, what went wrong, and how the crew managed to avoid total disaster.
The ever-popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history. The first-person narrative approach puts the reader in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived. Humorous cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions, timelines and maps explain processes or chronological events.
History made funny - brutal truths, comedic illustrations and fun facts that engage reluctant readers. Perfect for Horrible Histories fans.A hilarious non-fiction story on the evergreen topic of space exploration, tying in with the 2025 NASA moon mission.Combines funny text and comical illustrations to fascinating facts, managing to accurately convey historical realities in an educational yet entertaining way. 
