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At a time when the wonders of technology no longer surprise technologically-aware children, the exploration of space remains one of the few subjects that continues to awe and inspire young readers. With biographical information that will never go out of date, this series focuses on the early generation of NASA astronauts--the first Americans to attempt manned spaceflights--and the pioneering women of the space shuttle program. Each of these at-level titles features background information on the featured astronaut, and focuses on the astronaut's preparations for space travel and the riveting minute-by-minute accounts of the missions themselves. The books also place these missions in the social and political context of the time, offering an understanding of how the space program and the astronauts served United States interests around the world. Each of these inspiring books is sure to captivate and enthrall young readers.