- Duration: 1 hr 1 min
- Publication date: 11 Feb 2022
Abstract
Brought together by our love of reading, this virtual club looks at STEM-related books written by contemporary authors. With each episode we will be looking at a different book and chatting with the author to go beyond of the book. This will include questions and answers for you in the audience to find out about what you want to know.
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.
A brilliant read, packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel.
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