women astronauts

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women astronauts

Sally Ride

the first American woman in space
2004
A biography of Sally Ride, discussing her early years, education, and career as one of the first women accepted in America's space program.

Ellen Ochoa

pioneering astronaut
2006
A short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut.

Women in space

1999
Profiles some of the women, including two Russians, who have had important roles in space exploration and provides a brief history of the U.S. space program.

Gravity

1999
When a NASA mission goes horribly wrong, Emma Watson must fight a lethal microbe that is multiplying in space and threatening life on Earth.

The Mercury 13

the untold story of thirteen American women and the dream of space flight
2003
Profiles the thirteen women who underwent secret testing from NASA in the hopes of becoming America's first female astronauts.

Ellen Ochoa

reach for the stars!
2006
Presents a short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and chronicles her life, education, dreams of becoming an astronaut, and training as part of the "Discovery" team.

Ellen Ochoa

the first Hispanic woman in space
2004
Introduces children to the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space.

Find where the wind goes

moments from my life
2001
Mae Jemison recounts her life story, describing her struggle to overcome the doubts of those around her and become an astronaut--the first woman of color in space.

Ellen Ochoa

2004
Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.

Sally Ride

space pioneer
2000
A biography of the first woman in space, discussing her childhood, career as an astronaut, and place in history.

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