| First Women in Space Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1894593677 ISBN-13: 9781894593670 Publisher: Grass Roots Press OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 428.6 |
| Lexile Measure: 500 |
| Series: Famous Firsts |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.24 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First Women in Space is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Learn about three women who had the "right stuff" Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride, and Roberta Bondar. The U.S.S.R. sent Valentina Tereshkova into space in 1963. Twenty years later, Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to fly in space. Canadian Roberta Bondar follows suit in 1992. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast. |