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Almost Astronauts 13 Women Who Dared To Dream The True Storyof The Mercury 13 Women
Hardback Edition: 1
They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow.
In 1958, there was an unspoken rule: you had to be a man to be an astronaut. Here is the tale of thirteen
women who not only proved that they were as tough as the toughest man, but were brave enough to challenge the government. Their inspiring example empowered young women to take their rightful place in the sky!
Quality non-fiction for girls -- "Almost Astronauts" is the story of thirteen true pioneers of the space age.
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Publication date : 2009
Subjects: Non-fiction, Reference, Children's / Young Adult Reference, Educational Material