| Sally Ride and the Shuttle Missions Contributor(s): Langley, Andrew (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1484625161 ISBN-13: 9781484625163 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books OUR PRICE: $32.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015000267 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Series: Adventures in Space |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.6" W x 9.5" (0.90 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175539 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Langley, Andrew: - Andrew Langley is a prolific author of books for children, with a special interest in history and the environment. He has been short-listed for several major awards, most recently with books on natural disasters and Hiroshima. |