Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream

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Synopsis
Nearly twenty years before the first women were allowed into NASA's astronaut program, a group of thirteen women proved not only that they were as tough as any man but also that they were brave enough to challenge the government. Almost Astronauts tells the story of the "Mercury 13" women, who were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and a note scrawled by one of the most powerful men in Washington. In the end, the inspiring example of these space-age pioneers empowered young people to take their rightful place in the sky and beyond, piloting jets and commanding space capsules.

Winner of the Sibert Medal

Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
136 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780763645021
Publisher:
Candlewick Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Tanya Lee Stone
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Technology
Submitted By:
Jamie Yates
Proofread By:
RochC
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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