women astronauts

Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey to space opened doors for future women to succeed in STEM fields and beyond.

Presents a graphic novel history of women in space, exploring the struggles that both American and Russian women, including Mary Cleave, Valentina Tereshkova, and Sally Ride, faced in their quest to become astronauts.

A picture book biography of astronaut and engineer Ellen Ochoa.

Examines the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut, and provides facts about the U.S. space program.

"On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York's experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition's attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn't take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can't go into space, too. Elma's drive to become the first Lady Astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her"--OCLC.

A picture book biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, that discusses her life, including her childhood, education, accomplishments, and how she helped shape the US space program.

Briefly examines the life of astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who was a young girl when the first astronauts walked on the Moon, and the obstacles she had to overcome to become the first female Hispanic American astronaut.

Filled with beautiful full-color illustrations, a groundbreaking compendium honoring the amazing true stories of fifty inspirational women who helped fuel some of the greatest achievements in space exploration from the nineteenth century to today--including Hidden Figure's Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson as well as former NASA Chief Astronaut Peggy Whitson, the record-holding American biochemistry researcher who has spent the most cumulative time in space. When Neil Armstrong stepped off the ladder of the lunar module, Eagle, he famously spoke of "one small step for man." But Armstrong would not have reached the moon without the help of women. Today, females across the earth and above it--astronauts and mathematicians, engineers and physicists, test pilots and aerospace psychophysiologists--are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge, helping us to understand the universe and our place in it. Galaxy Girls celebrates more than four dozen extraordinary women from around the globe whose contributions have been fundamental to the story of humankind's quest to reach the stars. From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century to the "colored computers" behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to the scientific pioneers blazing the way to Mars, Galaxy Girls goes boldly where few books have gone before, celebrating this band of heroic sisters and their remarkable and often little known scientific achievements. Written by Libby Jackson, a leading British expert in human space flight, and illustrated with striking artwork from the students of London College of Communication, Galaxy Girls will fire the imaginations of trailblazers of all ages.