Bibliograph

Sally Ride, life on a mission, by Sue Macy

Type

Label

Sally Ride, life on a mission, by Sue Macy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sally Ride

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

870564299

Responsibility statement

by Sue Macy

Series statement

A real-life story

Sub title

life on a mission

Summary

"Sally Ride was more than the first woman in space--she was a real-life explorer and adventurer whose life story is a true inspiration for all those who dream big. Most people know Sally Ride as the first American female astronaut to travel in space. But in her lifetime she was also a nationally ranked tennis player, a physicist who enjoyed reading Shakespeare, a university professor, the founder of a company that helped inspire girls and young women to pursue careers in science and math, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From Sally Ride's youth to her many groundbreaking achievements in space and beyond, Sue Macy's riveting biography tells the story of not only a pioneering astronaut, but a leader and explorer whose life, as President Barack Obama said, "demonstrates that the sky is no limit for those who dream of reaching for the stars.""--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Blazing a path -- Growing up -- Choosing science -- The right stuff -- Settling in -- Stepping up -- Liftoff -- Return trip -- Disaster -- Imaginary lines -- Leading the way -- Legacy

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator