a photobiography of America's pioneering woman in space
O'Shaughnessy, Tam E.
2017
"An intimate portrait of America's first female astronaut, from her formative years to her final moments... Sally Ride opened the doors for girls and women in all fields..."--Provided by publisher.
"Little Mae is a girl with big dreams, a supportive loving family, unbounded passion, and all the right stuff to dance among the stars. Against all odds, she will overcome any obstacle to become an astronaut one day"--OCLC.
"When Cat-Stro-Bot gets into trouble while helping the CatStronauts team with their research on Europa, the CatStronauts defy mission control and undertake a secret mission to save their friend on Jupiter's frozen moon"--OCLC.
"The CatStronauts--elite cat astronauts--are aboard the International Space Station to repair the faulty Hubba Bubba Telescope, but have to contend with communications interference and a near disaster that leaves them down a member"--Provided by publisher.
"What does it take to become an astronaut? How do astronauts train to be in outer space? Readers will learn all about what it's like to become an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside . . . photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.
Follows astronaut John Herrington's thirteen-day mission to the International Space Station. Discusses Herrington's childhood, Chickasaw heritage, and his duties in space. Includes photos and a list of Chickasaw words.
"Ben Thompson and Erik Slader take readers through the numerous failures that comprised the Space Race, paving the way for humanity's eventual success at reaching the stars"--Publisher.
A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut, includes information on her early aspirations to become a scientist, her career in NASA, and how she uses her fame to encourage others in astronautics.
