Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
by Tanya Lee Stone, published by Candlewick Press
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In the early 1960s, the doctor in charge of testing NASA’s astronauts decided to find out if female pilots were capable of passing the grueling qualification tests required of male pilots. Feasible? Yes. Allowed? No. All testing of women’s potential for the Mercury program was done outside NASA’s purview and without their permission. The reasons why will stun readers.
Awards Won
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Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults
91´«Ã½An award for the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year.
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2010 - Finalist(s) |
