Astronauts
Jim Ottaviani
Illustrated by Maris Wicks
04 February 2020Synopsis
In the graphic novel Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier, Jim Ottaviani and illustrator Maris Wicks capture the great humor and incredible drive of Mary Cleave, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first women in space.
The U.S. may have put the first man on the moon, but it was the Soviet space program that made Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space....
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04 February 2020
9781250760036Reviews
"Exhilarating—as well as hilarious, enraging, or both at once depending on the reader. "—Kirkus, starred review and a Best Book of 2020
"Wicks and Ottaviani skillfully capture Cleave’s infectious enthusiasm up to the last page." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Gobs of humor, lively artwork, and tidy explanations of the science make this a standout among the vast field of books about the U.S. space program." —Booklist, starred review
"Readers will be intrigued and inspired to dive into further research to understand some of the jargon and learn more about the women profiled here... A stellar addition to all collections." —School Library Journal, starred review
"With plenty of eye-rolling takes on male-designed spacecraft faux pas and enthusiastic crew reveling in flight adventures, Ottaviani and Wicks drive home the message that it’s all about teamwork, and no team can function without diverse members."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
