{"title":"Karen Bush Gibson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eKaren Bush Gibson\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for her engaging and educational books for young adults. With a commitment to making history and science accessible and exciting, Gibson's writing captivates readers and broadens their horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout contributions is the book \u003cem\u003eWomen in Space\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the fascinating stories of pioneering women who have ventured beyond Earth's boundaries. This title not only highlights the incredible achievements of female astronauts but also inspires young readers to dream big and reach for the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Karen Bush Gibson's works to discover a world where educational content meets captivating storytelling, encouraging young adults to explore, learn, and grow. Her books are perfect for those eager to delve into topics of history and science, presented in ways that are both informative and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-in-space-by-karen-bush-gibson-9781641603133","title":"Women in Space","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be nineteen years before another woman got a chance—cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982—followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission specialists to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWomen in Space\u003c\/em\u003e profiles twenty-three pioneers from around the world, including Eileen Collins, the first woman to command the space shuttle, Peggy Whitson, who orbited aboard the International Space Station for more than a year, and Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. Their story, and the stories of the pilots, physicists, and doctors who followed them, demonstrate the vital role women have played in the quest for scientific understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Gibson] incorporates thorough research and a strong feminist message into her accounts...This illuminating gathering of role models is also bolstered with sheaves of source notes and useful references to further resources.\" - \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Valuable...an informative introductory overview of the many important contributions women have made to space exploration.\" - \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An important addition to women's-history collection.\" - \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016615870700,"sku":"9781641603133","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13021453482772.jpg?v=1763605074"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karen-bush-gibson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}