McClain and Koch will complete a spacewalk as a team.. The timing of the spacewalk is significant for women.

How does the author develop these ideas?

She explains that the women's mathematical abilities make them qualified for the spacewalk and highlights the coincidence that it will take place on Pi Day.

She states it will be the first time for women to do a spacewalk and explains that the women will be making history in a month dedicated to celebrating women's contributions.

She describes how the two women prepared for the spacewalk and explains how training women for spacewalks takes longer.

She provides background information about the women and explains roadblocks they overcame as women pursuing careers in the space program.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.