A lyrical and inspiring journey through the stars, this rhyming picture book highlights women who soared to new heights in the field of aerospace and space exploration. Perfect for fans of Mae Among the Stars and the She Persisted series. Planets have orbits, each star has a place, but where do girls fit in infinite space? Girls Belong in Space introduces young dreamers to women and girls who have proven those wrong who say girls don't belong in space. From launching the first US astronauts into space to guiding rovers to Mars, these girls can do anything and go anywhere! Backmatter includes bios, space facts, and a further reading list.