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Stone, Tanya Lee

Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream

134 pp. | Candlewick | February, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-3611-1 $24.99 | Paper ISBN 978-0-7636-4502-1 $17.99
(1) YA The story of the ultimately unsuccessful effort to get women into NASA's Mercury astronaut training program is meticulously researched and thrillingly told. Stone uses first- and second-hand sources, including interviews with many of the women, and outstanding historical photographs. The revelatory text clearly shows the personal and physical risks taken by the women in pursuit of their dreams. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2009

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