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2) Sally Ride
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"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com.
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
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OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
Women's History Month
Women's History Month: Kids (March 2023)
Women's History Month
Women's History Month: Kids (March 2023)
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Looks at the life and career of the physician and NASA astronaut who became the first American woman in space in 1983.
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The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite. This is a rich portrait of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Warm and admiring but unsparing, it makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman, an inspiration to millions, come alive.
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Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
K&T - Women's History Month
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
Women's History Month
K&T - Women's History Month
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
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Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.
7) Sally Ride
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This magical biography charts the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. It's the perfect gift for young dreamers.
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"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, the founder of a company that helped inspire girls and young women...
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Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts.
10) Sally Ride
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"Describes the life and work of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space"--
12) Sally Ride
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"Sally didn't just like science - she loved it. From a young age, she dared to dream about becoming an astronaut at a time when she didn't see astronauts who looked like her. Ready to shoot for the stars? Meet Sally Ride - the first American woman to go to space." --
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"Fiona gets mad at her brother, Finley, when he tells her boys are the best at everything. Fiona knows that's not true! The Sweets Shop always gets special customers, but when Sally Ride comes to visit, Fiona and Finley go on a special trip--into outer space! Finley and Fiona have a blast, but there's more to learn on this epic journey than they expected."--Page 4 of cover.
14) Sally Ride
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter."--
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"Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown."--
18) Astronauts
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Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor are all pioneers in the field of space exploration. In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of these female astronauts who took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space. Hands-on STEM projects, essential questions, and an engaging narrative make learning a blast!
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