Almost astronauts
Tanya Lee Stone
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Almost astronauts
Published
Feb 24, 2009
Publisher
Candlewick
Pages
144
ISBN-13
9780763645021
ISBN-10
0763645028
Description
They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape — any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and the scrawled note of one of the most powerful men in Washington. But even though the Mercury 13 women did not make it into space, they did not lose, for their example empowered young women to take their place in the sky, piloting jets and commanding space capsules. ALMOST ASTRONAUTS is the story of thirteen true pioneers of the space age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Almost astronauts?
This edition of Almost astronauts has approximately 144 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Almost astronauts?
For most readers, Almost astronauts typically takes between 3h 0m and 2h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Almost astronauts?
The estimated word count for Almost astronauts is approximately 36,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Almost astronauts?
Almost astronauts was written by Tanya Lee Stone.
When was Almost astronauts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 24, 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.