Almost astronauts 13 women who dared to dream
When America created NASA in 1958, there was an unspoken rule in place: astronauts must be white and male. However, thirteen women challenged the U.S. government and proved their strength and valor. Their passage to space was blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and one of the most powerful men in Washin...
| Main Author: | Stone, Tanya Lee. |
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| Corporate Authors: | Brilliance Audio (Firm) |
| Other Authors: | Weitekamp, Margaret A., 1971-, Ericksen, Susan. (Narrator) |
| Format: | Audiobooks Audiobook (CD) |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Grand Haven, MI :
Brilliance Audio,
p2009.
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| Edition: | Unabridged. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
When America created NASA in 1958, there was an unspoken rule in place: astronauts must be white and male. However, thirteen women challenged the U.S. government and proved their strength and valor. Their passage to space was blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and one of the most powerful men in Washington. In the end, though, their inspiring example empowered young women to take their rightful place in the sky, piloting jets and commanding space capsules. |
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| Item Description: |
Title from container. Compact discs. Duration: 3:42:00. "The true story of the "Mercury 13" women." In container (17 cm.). "Includes Bonus Disc: Contains Author Interview, Poetry Read by the Author, Pictures from the Book, and Study Guide"--Container. |
| Physical Description: |
3 sound discs (3 hr., 42 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 CD-ROM. |
| Format: |
Bonus disc requires Adobe Acrobat. |
| Audience: |
9 years and up. |
| Production Credits: |
Director: David Colacci. |
| ISBN: |
9781441825001 1441825002 |
| Author Notes: |
Tanya Lee Stone studied English at Oberlin College and was an editor of children's nonfiction for many years. She also has a Masters Degree. She teaches writing at Champlain College. After many years as an editor. Tanya moved to Vermont and returned to writing. This award-winning author has written titles that include the young adult novel, A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl, Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald , picture books Elizabeth Leads the Way, Sandy's Circus, and Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? She has also written narrative nonfiction with her titles: Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream, and The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie. In 2014 her title, Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles, made The New York Times Best Seller List. (Bowker Author Biography) |