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  • When NASA was launched in 1958, 13 women proved they had as much of the right stuff as men to be astronauts, but their way to space was blocked by prejudice, insecurity, and a scrawled note written by one of Washington's most powerful men. This is the true story of the Mercury 13 women. Illustrations.
  • Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone

    • Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone

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    Author:
    Tanya Lee Stone
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Book Type:
    Biography
    Grade Content:
    6
    Lexile:
    980
    Accelerated Reading Level:
    7.1
    Subject:
    ELA
    Copyright:
    2009

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    When NASA was launched in 1958, 13 women proved they had as much of the right stuff as men to be astronauts, but their way to space was blocked by prejudice, insecurity, and a scrawled note written by one of Washington's most powerful men. This is the true story of the Mercury 13 women. Illustrations.

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    Author Tanya Lee Stone
    Binding Paperback
    Book Type Biography
    Grade Content 6
    Lexile 980
    Accelerated Reading Level 7.1
    Subject ELA
    Copyright 2009

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