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Sally Ride

"This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.
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Astronaut Ellen Ochoa

This inspiring, STEM-focused biography describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space. --.
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Mae Jemison

trailblazing astronaut, doctor, and teacher
Chronicles the life and career of Mae Jemison, a doctor, teacher, and the first African American woman to travel in space. Discusses Jemison's childhood, racial adversity, role models and influences, her career with NASA, and her work in education. Includes writing prompts, a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Astronaut Mae Jemison

2017
A biography of Mae Jemison, the first black woman to serve as a NASA astronaut, discussing her childhood, career as a doctor, and her time in space on the shuttle "Endeavour.".

Mae Jemison

trailblazing astronaut, doctor, and teacher
2017
"The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes how Jemison refused to let anyone stand in the way of her dreams. She became a doctor and worked in the Peace Corps until NASA invited her to join the astronaut program. Today, she is an important advocate for science in education--especially for girls and women. Jemison also continues to push scientific research to improve life in developing countries."--Provided by publisher.

Hidden human computers

the Black women of NASA
Hidden Human Computersdiscusses how in the 1950s, black 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.

Sally Ride and the shuttle missions

Examines the life and accomplishments of astronaut Sally Ride. Provides information on astronaut training, life in space, and the space shuttle program. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Sally Ride

a photo biography of America's pioneering woman in space
2015
"A biography of the famous astronaut drawing on personal and family photographs from her childhood, school days, college, life in the astronaut corps, and afterward."--.

To the stars!

first American woman to walk in space
2016
A picture book biography of astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space.

Sally Ride

America's first woman in space

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