Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream - Softcover

Stone presents the full story of early-sixties public discourse about women's capabilities and clearly shows the personal, political, and physical risks taken by the women in pursuit of their dream.
--The Horn Book (starred review)

Readers with an interest in history and in women's struggle for equality will undoubtedly be moved.
--Publishers Weekly

This passionately written account of a classic but little-known challenge to established gender prejudices also introduces readers to a select group of courageous, independent women.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

Provides the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who braved prejudice and jealousy to make their mark and open the door for the female pilots and space commanders that would soon follow. Simultaneous.