Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier

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Ottaviani, Jim and Maris Wicks.  Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier.  2020.  First Second, an Imprint of Roaring Press.  New York, NY.


The United States sent their first manned mission to space on May 5, 1961. But the first US woman was not launched into space until Sally Ride blasted off on the Space Shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. Why did it take so long for women to be allowed into the astronaut program?

Find out the story behind the story as you explore the history of women in the space program in both Russia and the United States.  With Challenger Astronaut Mary Cleave as your guide, you will follow the history of women as they tackle the final frontier.


The publisher recommends this book for ages 9 - 13.


Websites:
Maris Wicks: http://www.mariswicks.com/

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