Presents a brief history of space travel and illustrated biographical profiles of six astronauts: Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Christa McAuliffe, and Mae Jemison.
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Man in space, from watcher to wanderer -- Yuri Gagarin, the Columbus of the cosmos -- John Glenn, grandpa in space -- Neil Armstrong, a giant leap for mankind -- Sally Ride, breaking the barriers -- Christa Mcauliffe, the teacher and the dream -- Mae Jemison, exploring space and serving humankind.