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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
This was very interesting though I did notice some small errors (like saying someone was born in 1937 when that was 1927 otherwise she would have been 11 when recruited by NASA).
The art was a bit hit/miss. Some I found absolutely stunning (like Patricia Cowing's portrait) and some were just not my thing (like Svetlana Savitskaya's portrait).
Longer review to come~Feeling a bit too sick to write much. Just want to read + maybe play some Genshin.
The art was a bit hit/miss. Some I found absolutely stunning (like Patricia Cowing's portrait) and some were just not my thing (like Svetlana Savitskaya's portrait).
Longer review to come~Feeling a bit too sick to write much. Just want to read + maybe play some Genshin.
kathydubs10's review against another edition
5.0
I read a ton of anthologies (normally about women) so I was ready for a bit of a change with this one. Jackson specifically dedicated her anthology to women who have contributed to space exploration and travel, in one way or another. I loved the way she integrated a history of space exploration as a whole, and gave credit where it was due throughout the entire process. The one page summaries, paired with great art from students in London, made reading this a supremely enjoyable experience. This book is obviously geared towards a younger crowd, and it's honestly a great read for kids or those who know they're somewhat interested in STEM fields. The use of quotes from each of the women highlighted in the book, plus an encouraging message at the end really drives home the fact that ANYONE can go to space despite any barriers or setbacks that might stand in their way.
ghh2023's review
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5.0
Galaxy Girls was a five star read for me because it was a very inspiring and encouraging read for women in science. I had no idea that so many women made such huge contributions to the space programs until I read this book. I also learned a lot behind the science that is done in space to help people on Earth. I liked all of the beautiful illustrations and the amazing cover. And, most of all, I really enjoyed hearing the author's commentary about her inspiration to write this book. She really wrote this one from the heart and I can tell that she had a lot of fun researching all of these amazing women. Space and the science that we garner from it really covers every industry and aspect of life on Earth. Maybe someone who reads this book will end up being on the team of people who will go to Mars one day.
darkdiamond8989's review
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medium-paced
3.0
It was okay. It was interesting to learn about different countries’ historical events and people in regards to space.
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
5.0
This was an awesome book about amazing women who have done amazing things for our knowledge about space! Plus the illustrations are simply wonderful.
feralbookdragon's review
4.0
As a woman with great interest in space, this little book was a nice acknowledgement of all women have accomplished in our race towards the cosmos. It was a little more brief than I was hoping, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.