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Title details for To Fly Among the Stars by Rebecca Siegel - Available

To Fly Among the Stars

The Hidden Story of the Fight for Women Astronauts (Scholastic Focus)

by Rebecca Siegel
Saskia Maarleveld
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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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  • Release date

    March 3, 2020

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781338605945
      • File size: 203022 KB
      • Duration: 07:02:57

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 910
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Saskia Maarleveld delivers an enthusiastic performance of this audiobook about the early years of NASA's race to send an American to space. Seven decorated male pilots underwent torturous training and constant media attention for the chance to become America's first astronaut. Thirteen similarly skilled women undergoing the same tests and occasionally outperforming the men were discounted. With little support, these women proved themselves time and again as exceptional pilots, but even a discrimination case brought before a court would ultimately prove disappointing. Maarleveld immerses listeners in the fight against the social norms, including sexism, of the 1960s. Her high energy engages listeners in the drama. This audiobook is perfect for fans of HIDDEN FIGURES. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:910
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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