A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space

Author(s): Libby Jackson

Kid's Non-Fiction | Summer Reading Guide 2017/18

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between.

From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to those blazing the way in the race to get to Mars, A Galaxy of Her Own reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world.

Written by Libby Jackson, a leading UK expert in human space flight, and illustrated with bold and beautiful artwork from the students of London College of Communication, this is a book to delight and inspire trailblazers of all ages.

Packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel, A Galaxy of Her Own is guaranteed to make any reader reach for the stars.

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"Gorgeous" -- Emma Gannon, blogger, author and presenter of CTRL ALT DELETE podcast "An important and beautiful book ... you will want to own this" -- Dallas Campbell, author and TV presenter "Celebrates the fact that space is an equal opportunities environment, that women can and should be involved in the huge array of opportunities in the world of space exploration" * Radio 4 Today * "Will suitably inspire trailblazers of all ages" * Irish News * "A wonderful read" * BBC World News * "Brilliantly readable" -- Radcliffe & Maconie * BBC 6 Music * "Needs to be on every space-lover's Christmas list" -- Hannah Beckerman, journalist and author "A wonderful book! Beautifully written and put together" -- Ahrani Logan, journalist, producer and CEO "Reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world" * RTE Guide * "A beautifully put together book" * City Kids West magazine * "A beautifully produced book written by a great writer, by someone with a wonderful knowledge of and love of her subject" * Cumbrian Sky *

General Fields

  • : 9781780898360
  • : Cornerstone
  • : Century
  • : 0.67
  • : September 2017
  • : 247mm X 181mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 144
  • : 1217
  • : Hardback
  • : Libby Jackson