The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride's family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite. This book is a biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, with exclusive insights from her family and partner, and by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot...

"A biography of the famous astronaut drawing on personal and family photographs from her childhood, school days, college, life in the astronaut corps, and afterward."--

"Describes the life and work of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space"--

"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"--

"Sally Ride became the first American woman to orbit Earth in 1983. She later worked to encourage young people to pursue science. Readers will be inspired by her fascinating story."--

Sally Brown is reading a book about Sally Ride, the first woman in space. There's only one thing to do: become an astronaut, too!

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.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the first American woman in space.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.