Girls Belong in Space

Written by Ashlee Hashman · Illustrated by Gillian Eilidh O'Mara

Rhyming verse introduces the pioneering women of the U.S. space program.

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40 pages· ~620L· AR ~4

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl and her dog dream of space as each page introduces a woman who helped shape the U.S. space program, from mathematicians who calculated the first flights to pilots, engineers and astronauts. Told in rhyming verse, with short biographies and space facts at the back.

From the publisher

Where do girls belong? From launching the first US astronauts into space to guiding rovers to Mars, Girls Belong in Space introduces young dreamers to innovative women who prove that girls can do anything and go anywhere!This lyrical and inspiring picture book celebrates women who soared to new heights in the field of aerospace and space exploration and is a perfect pick for fans of Mae Among the Stars and the She Persisted series.

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