by Sue Macy (Author)
Sally Ride was more than the first woman in space--she was a real-life explorer and adventurer whose life story is a true inspiration for all those who dream big.
Most people know Sally Ride as the first American female astronaut to travel in space. But in her lifetime she was also a nationally ranked tennis player, a physicist who enjoyed reading Shakespeare, a university professor, and the founder of a company that helped inspire girls and young women to pursue careers in science and math. Posthumously, she was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From Sally Ride's youth to her many groundbreaking achievements in space and beyond, Sue Macy's riveting biography tells the story of not only a pioneering astronaut, but a leader and explorer whose life, as President Barack Obama said, "demonstrates that the sky is no limit for those who dream of reaching for the stars."
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.4 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: March 15, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sally Ride: Life on a Mission
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 8.3
Point Value: 4