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Sally Ride : life on a mission / by Sue Macy.
| Author/creator | Macy, Sue author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Aladdin hardcover edition. |
| Publication | New York : Aladdin, 2014. |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 152 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | A real-life story Real-life story. ^A1258266 |
| Contents | Blazing a path -- Growing up -- Choosing science -- The right stuff -- Settling in -- Stepping up -- Liftoff -- Return trip -- Disaster -- Imaginary lines -- Leading the way -- Legacy. |
| Abstract | "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 to pursue careers in science and math, and 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.""-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local note | Little-359934--3051310658481 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Audience | 1170 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2014016685 |
| ISBN | 9781442488540 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1442488549 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781442488557 (trade paper) |
| ISBN | 1442488557 (trade paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B R433M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |