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To Fly Among the Stars: The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts (Scholastic Focus) Hardcover – Illustrated, March 3, 2020

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A searing look at the birth of America's space program, and the men and women aviators who set its course.

In the 1960s, locked in a heated race to launch the first human into space, the United States selected seven superstar test pilots and former military air fighters to NASA's astronaut class -- the Mercury 7. The men endured grueling training and constant media attention for the honor of becoming America's first space heroes. But a group of 13 women -- accomplished air racers, test pilots, and flight instructors -- were enduring those same astronaut tests in secret, hoping to defy social norms and earn a spot among the stars.With thrilling stories of aviation feats, frustrating tales of the fight against sexism, and historical photos, To Fly Among the Stars recounts an incredible era of US innovation, and the audacious hope of the women who took their fight for space flight all the way to Washington, DC.
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    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Scholastic Focus
  3. Print length
    352 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    910L
  7. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Focus
  9. Publication date
    March 3, 2020
  10. ISBN-10
    1338290150
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1338290158
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* "Individually moving, the collective accounts of the Mercury 13 women offer an eye-opening view of pervasive gender prejudice and its costs. [T]his riveting chronicle of the early years of manned space flight also presents captivating stories of women left behind." --Booklist, starred review"A sharp, revealing look at deeply entrenched institutional sexism." --Kirkus"The highly detailed research, from the descriptions of an early airplane flight to the feeling of simulated weightlessness during astronaut training, forms a powerful collection of knowledge about the space program and the first astronauts. . . . A quality work." -- School Libary Journal

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Rebecca Siegel is a children's author and editor who lives outside Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters. For more information, visit rebeccasiegel.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Focus; Illustrated edition (March 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338290150
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338290158
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
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Jennifer Stephan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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Siegel had me cheering the whole way for the resilient, passionate women who tried to become the first female astronauts.
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Jim Skipper
5.0 out of 5 stars Great summary of the women in space
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I really liked the mini-biographies of the women pilots and their attempt to be astronauts in the early days of the US space program.
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Leigh L.
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tribute to those who blazed a trail for women in space and otherwise
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
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What a wonderful tribute to those pioneers who helped break the glass ceiling. This book takes a close-up look at the fearless and indefatigable women who paved the path for others to take flight, despite numerous obstacles put in their paths. Thank you for telling their story!
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Aron Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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Really enjoyed this book! Very easy read with lots of interesting detail. Would recommend for a YA reader, but I really enjoyed it as an adult as well!
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Ginny
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
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Such a fun read! My kids and I are loving it.
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RC Mayer
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible amount of research citations into selection/biographies of the first astronauts-great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
A child of the 60s space program, I like many other fans, only knew of the astronauts that flew in the many missions leading up to the moon landing. This book gives a detailed description of the criteria and testing used to select the select few. It notes it was a men-only endeavor even though the women had similar piloting experiences and could test as well as the men, or in some cases better. I especially enjoyed the myriad of references to the space race against the USSR and their dominant lead in early space exploration.
I have bought is as agift for my friends that like NASA and space.
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mostserene1
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read for boys and girls interested in the history of space flight
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
When I was young, I dreamed of being an astronaut but I was told girls couldn't be astronauts. I grew up in the Mercury-Gemini-Apollo years. Decades later, I wondered why my father, an aerospace engineer, would not encourage me. After reading To Fly Among the Stars, I realized what he surely was aware of at that time, NASA didn't want female astronauts.

This book is for everyone, not just young people, who wants to help girls understand that they have so many options today. That being told no can be disappointing but that you can keep trying. And that someday dreams of equality will be achieved.

This book reminded of the joy and awe I felt in the US space missions. It reminded me of the disappointment that it wasn't meant for me. And I won't deny the anger I felt being reminded of the many obstacles women faced not so very long ago in all manner of professional pursuits.

My favorite line is on page 79, describing Jerrie Cobb's altitude-breaking record: "She could see no horizon, no limits, no boundaries."

That is all women have ever wanted and what this book shows us iwith its excellent reaearch and engaging writing style.
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Red Canoe Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars This will enlighten anyone fascinated by the history of the race to the moon
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
Thank you to the publisher and to @kidlitexchange for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Did you know when the United States chose the seven men for Mercury 7, there were 13 women bravely facing the same grueling tests with the hope of also becoming an astronaut? I certainly didn’t!

This NF MG book will enlighten not only students, but anyone fascinated by the history of the 1960s race to the moon. I learned so much about the tests these brave men and women had to endure as they prepared to fly in space. As I read, I was astounded at, as well as proud of the determination of everyone to achieve their goal. I also learned about the fight for funding, the bullying and discrimination the women faced daily and thd women’s never ending fight to become astronauts.

The women’s unknown story will remind us of how far women scientists, pilots and astronauts have come in 60 years. You’ll feel so much admiration for these 13 strong women who willingly dedicated their lives to their dream.

This is a must for all libraries as well as a gift for all those who dream of one day of flying in space. It’s out now!
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