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21) Neil Armstrong
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"From the time he was a little boy, Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying bout how he turned his dream into realityand how his incredible drive, determination, and talent took him all the way to the moon." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts." --
23) Mae Jemison
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman astronaut, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
24) Kalpana Chawla
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline,...
25) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter."--
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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."--
27) Neil Armstrong
Author
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Enjoy reading this biography about Neil Armstrong." --
28) Chasing space
Author
Publisher
Amistad Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.
34) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Adapted from the memoir of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year in space.
How does a boy struggling in school become an American hero and a space pioneer? Daredevil behavior? Check. Whether it is sailing leaky boats in the Atlantic Ocean or joining an ambulance corps to race to the rescue, living on the edge is required behavior for an astronaut. Sibling rivalry? Check. An identical twin brother who both cheers you on and...
40) Mae Jemison
Author
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the life of the first African American woman in space, including her childhood, her education in medicine and the sciences, and her lasting legacy." --
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