Overview
A fascinating glimpse into the life of the first American woman in space, with gorgeous black-and-white and color photographs.
Years before millions of Americans tuned in to watch her historic space flight aboard the Challenger in 1983, Sally Ride stayed up late to watch Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. The next morning, she woke up to win her first round singles match at a national junior tennis tournament.
Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space, is an intimate journey from her formative years to her final moments. Before she was an astronaut, Sally was a competitive tennis player who excelled at the game to such an extent that Billie Jean King told her she could play on the pro circuit. Before she earned a Ph.D. in physics, she was called an underachiever by her high school classmates. After her first historic space flight-she took a second in 1984-Sally continued to break ground as an inspirational advocate for space exploration, public policy, and science education, who fought gender stereotypes and opened doors for girls and women in all fields during the second half of the twentieth century.
This vivid photobiography, written by Sally's life, writing, and business partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, offers an intimate and revealing glimpse into the life and mind of the famously private, book-loving, tennis-playing physicist who made history.
Praise for Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space:
Selected for the 2016 National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books List
Selected for the 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List
“Eye-opening and inspiring . . . irresistible photos and appealing page layouts make it an especially good pick for reluctant readers.” —Booklist
“Sally Ride’s life will be most fascinating and inspiring to young scientists, space enthusiasts, and feminists.” —Children's Literature
This book title, Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space, ISBN: 9781250129611, by Tam O'Shaughnessy, published by Square Fish (October 17, 2017) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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