Deschutes Public Library

To fly among the stars, the hidden story of flight for women astronauts, Rebecca Siegel

eng

Includes bibliographical referencesÂ(pages 286-301) and index

illustrations

index present

Ages 8-12

non fiction

To fly among the stars

bibliography

Rebecca Siegel

the hidden story of flight for women astronauts

"This narrative nonfiction work recounts the early years of air and space exploration and the daring exploits of America's first astronauts--both the men and women who were called upon to train."--, Provided by publisher

Preface: February 20, 1960 -- Flight dreams -- The sky belonged to men -- Lightning fast and always lovely -- The jet age -- "A man's work" -- The test pilot years -- Setting records, Sputnik and the start of the space race -- Astronaut testing and selection -- Female, unit 1: Testing begins -- Dedication -- Going public -- Money, monkeys and men -- Testing more women -- Corvettes and parties -- The women who fought for flight -- A test pilot questioned -- Phase III testing and a telegram -- Race to the finish -- The fight goes to Washington -- Of course, no women -- After Mercury -- Picking up the pieces -- Epilogue: The ultimate glass ceiling

juvenile