To fly among the stars: the hidden story of the fight for women astronauts
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Published:
New York : Scholastic Focus, 2020.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
x, 340 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781338290158, 1338290150
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 6.9, 11 Points
Level 6.9, 11 Points
Lexile measure:
910
Notes
General Note
Pre-publication subtitle: A true story of the women and men who tested to become America's first astronauts.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-301) and index.
Description
This narrative nonfiction work recounts the early years of air and space exploration and the daring exploits of America's first astronauts--both the men and women who were called upon to train.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Rissman, R. (2020). To fly among the stars: the hidden story of the fight for women astronauts. First edition. Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca. 2020. To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts. Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca, To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts. Scholastic Focus, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca. To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts. First edition. Scholastic Focus, 2020.
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