Copyright Date:
2017
Edition Date:
2017
Release Date:
10/17/17
Pages:
153 pages
ISBN:
1-250-12961-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-250-12961-1
Dewey:
921
LCCN:
2015004913
Dimensions:
21 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
There are plenty of biographies of Sally Ride, but few have as much insider knowledge as this one, written by Ride's partner, who was present for many of the pivotal moments in the astronaut's life. Each glossy page is plastered with photos and memorabilia, and her tone is conversational and intimate, as if sharing a beloved family story. O'Shaughnessy begins with Ride's childhood interest in science and tennis, before moving on to her study of physics and groundbreaking career at NASA. She speaks of Ride's homosexuality frankly, if a little abruptly, and writes pointedly about her frustration with gender inequality. She also emphasizes Ride's love of learning metimes her grades weren't stellar (readers even get a peek at her report cards), but she didn't let that get in the way of pursuing her dream of space travel. Ride was notoriously private, and this glimpse into her life and background will be both eye-opening and inspiring for many young readers. The irresistible photos and appealing page layouts make it an especially good pick for reluctant readers.
Word Count:
18,560
Reading Level:
6.1
Interest Level:
5-9
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 6.1
/ points: 3.0
/ quiz: 179544
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:6.6 /
points:6.0 /
quiz:Q68151
Lexile:
870L
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
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