Description
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."
Details
Author: |
Macy, Sue |
Publisher: |
Aladdin Paperbacks |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2016 |
Number of Pages: |
160 |
Dewey: |
629.45 |
Dewey Range: |
600s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
8.3 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
4 |
Lexile Level: |
1170 |
Lexile Range: |
Fluent Reader (1000 - 1299) |
