Women in Space

Part of the "Women of Action" series, Karen Bush Gibson's young adult book looks at the life and legacy of 23 female astronauts who made history. When Valentia Tereshkova entered space upon the Vostok 6 rocket on June 16th, 1963, she became the first woman to enter the earth's orbit. After this stratosphere-breaking trip, she was followed by other women like Judith Resnik, Eileen Collins, Peggy Whitson, and Mae Jemison. Learn more about these gravity-defying women and more with this excellent read.