women astronauts

A brief introduction to the life of Mae Jemison.

"... discusses how in the 1950s, women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth"--Amazon.

A brief biography of Ellen Ochoa who became the first Hispanic woman in space.

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

A brief biography of Ellen Ochoa who became the first Hispanic woman in space.

"Profiles four women who have been integral to NASA's space program, helping to develop the Hubble Space Telescope, create computer code to send spacecraft to the moon, and work onboard the space shuttle"--OCLC.

This book details Mae Jemison's history and life as a scientist, doctor, astronaut, teacher, dancer, activist, and entrepreneur.

"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.

An illustrated biography of Sally Ride, describing the life of the first American woman to travel in space.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to orbit Earth in 1983 who later worked to encourage young people to pursue science.