Written by Jim Ottaviani, Illustrated by Maris Wicks
Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier is not your typical read in one-sitting graphic novel. It is loaded with information about the space program and the first women that were astronauts. It is super informative, presented in a fun way, but really dense for a kids graphic novel. There are many characters, information, and settings to figure out as a reader. The illustrations are colorful and wonderful. There are a few pages where the reader can get a real feel for what space would look like and to blast off in a space shuttle. One will finish reading this book with a desire to learn more about space, NASA, and especially women astronauts. Fortunately, the end of the book is loaded with references to articles and books to learn more.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Media Clerk, Whittier Elementary School
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Astronauts Women of the Final Frontier
Written by Jim Ottaviani, Illustrated by Maris Wicks
First Second
157 pages
Release Date: February 4, 2020
ISBN: 9781626728776
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
