Sally Ride: Shooting for the Stars

Brief Description: A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit earth. Brief Description: Profiles the life of America's first woman astronaut to fly in space. Includes glossary. Jacket Description/Flap: Sally Ride Shooting for the Stars Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride took a deep breath and nervously waited as the powerful engines of the Space Shuttle Challenger roared to life. This was the most frightening, yet exciting moment of Sally's life! She was determined to prove that an American woman could perform in space as well as a man. Countdown to History! Sally Ride: Shooting for the Stars profiles the life of America's first woman astronaut to fly in space. Jain Sally's astronaut training as she learns to fly jets, practices sea rescue missions, and floats weightlessly in a special "zero gravity" aircraft. Witness her breathtaking view of Earth from 184 miles out in space while traveling aver 17,400 miles per hour! Then dare to share her dream of joining NASA's astronaut program. Marc Notes: For middle school readers--T.p. verso.; A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit earth.; Includes bibliographical references (p. [119]). Publisher Marketing: Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride took a deep breath and nervously waited as the powerful engines of the Space Shuttle Challenger roared to life. This was the most frightening, yet exciting moment of Sally's life! She was determined to prove that an American woman could perform in space as well as a man. Review Citations:

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/1995 pg. 345 (EAN 9780449903940, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2000 pg. 351 (EAN 9780449903940, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/1995 pg. 345 (EAN 9780606023252, Prebound-Sewn)

Contributor Bio:  Hurwitz, Jane Hurwitz earned her M. A. degree at Kansas University. She works as an economist. Contributor Bio:  Hurwitz, Sue Hurwitz has a M. A. in education and taught school for many years.