women astronauts

Describes the life and work of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into space.

A brief biography of the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, the first latina astronaut.

Provides a history of the group of women who were trained to be the first American women in space during the early 1960s but were grounded by NASA's sexist "boy's club" culture.

Draws on interviews and extensive research to document the struggles and triumphs of women astronauts. Discusses their motivation, initial rejection, and contributions to space exploration. Profiles dozen of women including Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride, Christa McAuliffe, Kalpana Chawla, and Lauren Clark.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space.

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

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

Presents the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who braved prejudice and jealousy to make their mark and open the door for the female pilots and space commanders that would soon follow.

A biography of the first woman in space, spanning her childhood, career as an astronaut, and present life after NASA.

Presents a brief biography of Sally Ride, in simple text with illustratioms, describing the life of the first American woman to travel in space.