Summary: The True Story of the “Mercury 13″ Women
144 pages, Candlewick
Filed under: Not Mock Newbery Tagged: | 2008-2009 Club, non-fiction
Almost Astronauts 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone
Posted on April 19, 2009 by Ms. Martha
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This is a biography of 13 women who tried to become astronauts. It follows them through each of their struggles. A very informative book.