Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert

This middle-grade nonfiction book recounts the harrowing true story of the 2010 Chilean mine collapse, where 33 miners were trapped for over two months. Author Marc Aronson meticulously details the physical and psychological challenges faced by the miners, as well as the unprecedented global collaboration involving engineers, astronauts, and specialists who worked tirelessly to devise a rescue plan. With full-color photos, a timeline, and a glossary, it's an engaging and educational read for children aged 8-11, highlighting themes of human resilience, ingenuity, and the power of teamwork in the face of immense adversity.

"The amazing story of the Chilean miners and their incredible rescue!"-- "A middle grade nonfiction title about thirty-three miners trapped in a copper-gold mine in San Jose, Chile and how experts from around the world, from drillers, to astronauts, to submarine specialists, came together to make their remarkable rescue possible"--