women astronauts

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the first American woman in space.

After two robots help her escape from jail, cosmonaut Nicole des Jardins is reunited with her husband Richard. Joined by their children and other rebels from the Earth sector, they enter New York's labyrinthine underground hoping to find Rama III's secret inner workings.

Examines the history of women in space, drawing from interviews with women from the United States, Russia, and other countries who have participated in space programs to discuss the struggles they faced in trying to become astronauts, and looking at the laws and attitudes that had to change to allow women in the male-dominated field.

A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit the earth.

Briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.

Profiles the lives of many of the women who have been included in space programs in the United States, Russia, Canada, and Japan, describes their training, and highlights their achievements.

Profiles women who have been active in air and space, including Christa McAuliffe, Amelia Earhart, and Sally Ride.

Profiles thirteen women who challenged social norms and government policies to prove they could be exceptional astronauts.

Tells the stories of women who have dared to challenge prejudices and rules to take their place in the skies--from Katherine Wright and Bessie Coleman to Jackie Cochran, Shannon Lucid, and Eileen Collins.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.