Introduce your child to one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in history with the children’s book Sally Ride, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Sally Ride? Children will shoot for the stars with this engaging biography that explores Sally’s scientific accomplishments, her career at NASA, and her contributions to the STEM field.
Fun Storybook Features:
- This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages of vibrant illustrations
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This nonfiction book gives readers a peek into the inspiring life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into outer space. Because she worked hard and dared to dream, Ride became a NASA astronaut, a leader in STEM education, and a role model for girls everywhere.
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Gr 1-4–Lesser known but important people are featured in this eclectic mix of biographies. Readers learn of Alvin Ailey who overcame prejudice against his color and homosexuality to become the head of a dance theater and achieve a Kennedy Center honor. Pauli Murray was an activist for feminism and civil rights who eventually became an Episcopalian priest. Sally Ride achieved a degree in physics and became the first American woman in space. Sylvia Rivera was an early LGBTQ activist who fought for the inclusion of transgender people within the gay community and Gabby Douglas became the first American woman gymnast to win the Olympic gold medal in all around and individual events. The narratives are simple and straightforward. LGBTQ subjects are treated with sensitivity although the harsher circumstances of some lives, particularly Ailey, Murray, and Rivera, are omitted (appropriately for the intended audience). The accompanying pictures are serviceable if not outstanding. While there are other titles available on Ride and Douglas, little is out there about Ailey, Murray, and Rivera, thus these volumes will be of value. VERDICT These biographies introduce young readers to important but little-known leaders and should be considered for inclusion in school and public libraries. -School Library Journal
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Sally didn’t just like science—she loved it. From a young age, she dared to dream about becoming an astronaut at a time when she didn’t see any astronauts who looked like her. Ready to shoot for the stars? Meet Sally Ride—the first American woman to go to space.
