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| Title: | Women Astronauts
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| Author: | Laura Woodmansee |
| ISBN: | 1896522874 : 9781896522876 |
| Illustrations: | colour photos |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 180x255mm |
| Pages: | 168 |
| Weight: | .42 Kg. |
| Published: | Apogee Books - August 2002 |
| List Price: | 18.95 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Space travel & exploration |
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an astronaut?; How did other women become astronauts?; How can I become an astronaut?; How can I feel like an astronaut now? What's the history of women astronauts? This is a fun, inspirational book for girls and young women who are interested in space exploration and becoming an astronaut. The book is also for anyone who wants to learn about women astronauts, what they do, and how they got to where they are today. The Included CD-ROM features exclusive interviews with: Bonnie Dunbar, Assistant Administrator of the Johnson Space Center; Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Chawla, Anna Fisher, Ellen Baker, Linda Godwin, Heidi Piper and Eileen Collins.
"It can be warmly welcomed and recommended and with the CD-ROM it is excellent value..." -- Spaceflight, April 2003. "A fascinating book, a very thorough piece of work and a valuable resource..." -- The Observatory, June 2003. "A biography of each astronaut with fascinating insights into their careers and achievements so far..." -- Astronomy Now, June 2003.
