women astronauts

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

Profiles the life of the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut including information about her childhood, education, and career with NASA.

Examines how astronomer Caroline Herschel, aviator Amy Johnson, and astronaut Sally Ride made significant contributions in the work of their choice despite male prejudice.

Examines the lives and careers of female astronauts, past and present.

Examines the life and career of astronaut Ellen Ochoa.

Chronicles the roles of women in aviation since World War II, and discusses the obstacles women had to overcome to be accepted as pilots and astronauts.

Tells the story of the thirteen women who qualified as astronauts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, passing the same tests as the Mercury Seven astronauts, but who were not allowed to officially participate in the space program because of their gender.

Examines the life and achievements of Hispanic American astronaut Ellen Ochoa, discussing her childhood in California, career at NASA, space missions, work with schools, and family.

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

Presents a comprehensive study of female pioneers in the space program and examines their training and their struggle to be a part of the NASA team.