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    Women in Space
    Women in Space
    Women in Space
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    Women in Space

    By N. B. Grace

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    3...2...1...BLAST-OFF! Let's head into outer space with the brave and talented women who have been part of the world's greatest space missions.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781602538795
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      Girl's Rock: Women in Space is a swift by fair recounting of the achievements of female astronauts throughout history and the world. The book is segmented into three section: The Pioneers, U.S. Women in Space and Tragedy and Triumph. The book opens with the tale of the first woman in space, a Russian cosmonaut. After qualifying that she passed the same tests as the males, the Soviet government admitted her to the space team. Seventeen years later, the US would put their first female astronaut, Sally Ride, into space. There is mention of the Mercury 13. The refusal of the US government to accept women into the program was stated as, "the American government wasn't really ready for the idea of sending women into space." This certainly is a gentle way to word the stance taken by NASA and the government, but the issue of gender inequity will arise once more towards the end of the book. If I were using this book in class I would definitely inquire as to what 'not ready for the idea' meant and the implications of this word choice. However, Jerrie Cobb and her story are specifically noted along with a large photograph of Cobb in a flight suit. Chapter two goes into depth about Sally Ride and Eileen Collins, reinforcing their mini-biographies with quotes from both women. The final chapter relays some of the tragedies that occurred in the space program. Towards the end of the chapter, the narrative breaks down into bulleted "firsts," then resumes normal narrative structure. The book goes on to say that only one-tenth of people in space have been women. Ironically, the last paragraph states "For today's girls who want to explore space, the sky is no limit." The sky may not be a limit, but lack of a space program certainly is. While there may be some very small private companies developing space flight, it is almost as if the job of astronaut is no longer a possibility. This is disheartening considering that the Russians in space totally transformed education in the United States, at least in the areas of science and mathematics, for the better. These investments in education paved the way for many women to make advances in traditionally male-dominated fields of study and careers.

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