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Sally Ride by Barbara Kramer (1998, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover) 
Sally Ride by Barbara Kramer (1998, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover)

 
Sally Ride by Barbara Kramer (1998, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover)

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Series: Countdown to Space
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0894909754
ISBN-13: 9780894909757
Product ID: EPID783843
Description: A biography of the first woman in space, spanning her childhood, career as an astronaut, and present life after NASA.
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Synopsis
A biography of the first woman in space, spanning her childhood, career as an astronaut, and present life after NASA.

Details
Publication Date:1998-01-01
Series:Countdown to Space
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:48 pages
Height:9.5 in
Width:6.3 in
Thickness:0.5 in
Weight:9.6 oz

Publisher's Note
On the morning of June 18, 1983, the United States sent its first woman -- Sally Ride -- into space. The book tells the story of Sally Ride, from her youth through her astronaut training. As a mission specialist, she conducted research on pharmaceuticals and the use of the new shuttle's robot arm. The book also discusses her career as a teacher and researcher after retiring from NASA.

Industry Reviews
Gr 4-8 Brief, well-written accounts of individuals who have participated in the NASA space program. Focusing primarily on astronaut training, career experience, and space flights, these easy-to-read texts are well documented and include quotes from the subjects. Black-and-white and full-color photos appear throughout. These are excellent introductory biographies that could easily be used for reports or recreational reading. While there are numerous titles available about the early U.S. space missions, there are few biographies for this audience on the original seven Mercury astronauts. Gus Grissom's achievements and tragic death make for compelling reading. Kramer's book is similar in coverage to June Behrens's Sally Ride (Children's Press, 1984; o.p.) and Carolyn Blacknall's Sally Ride (Dillon Press, 1984; o.p.). However, it has a more skillful balance of high-interest material with a scholarly objectivity consistent with its carefully cited text and list of sources. Phyllis Graves, Creekwood Middle School, Kingwood, TX
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