This book describes the life and career of Sally Ride, who became the first American female in space and who has become a role model for millions of young people, particularly girls and women, for whom she has created programs and written books introducing them to space exploration and the sciences.
General Note
Includes chronology.
Includes glossary.
Content Note
The first up there - Before the stars - Women in space - Living and working in space - 73 seconds that changed everything - Lessons for the future - Science is for girls.