Sally Ride and the Shuttle Missions

by Andrew Langley

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484625218
• ISBN13: 9781484625217
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6