Women's History Youth Books


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Book cover for "Girls belong in space"
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"From launching the first US astronauts into space to guiding rovers to Mars, [this book] introduces young dreamers to innovative women who soared to new heights in the field of aerospace and space exploration, proving that girls can do anything and go anywhere!"--
Book cover for "I am Sally Ride"
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"A biography of the first female astronaut, Sally Ride, and what made her heroic"- Provided by publisher.
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"Sally Ride may have been the first US woman in space, but did you know there were five other incredible American women who helped blaze the trail for female astronauts by her side? When NASA sent astronauts to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, the agency excluded women from the corps, arguing that only military test pilots-a group women were also aggressively barred from-had the right stuff. But as the 1980s dawned so did new thinking, and six elite...
Book cover for "Mae Jemison"
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"From Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to an appearance on Start Trek, Mae Jemison's life continues to feature the hard work and dedication to science, healthcare, and care for others that brought her to the highest levels of a career in science. Written by former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.."--Amazon.
Book cover for "Journey to the stars"
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This "picture book biography follows Kalpana Chawla from childhood in India to becoming the first Indian American female astronaut, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and patience"--