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Sally Ride

80 pp. | Philomel | March, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-593-11592-3 $14.99 | Paper ISBN 978-0-593-11593-0 $5.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-593-11594-7 $5.99
(3) K-3 She Persisted series. Illustrated by Gillian Flint. "Life would lead her down a path of hard work, luck and privilege that would eventually make her the first American woman in space." From her childhood in California where she excelled in tennis (and considered playing professionally) to earning a PhD in physics, to being selected into NASA's space program, to her pivotal role in the Challenger-disaster investigation, this entry in the chapter-book biography series (conceived by Chelsea Clinton) offers a well-rounded portrait not only of its subject but also of the obstacles faced by women in science and in astronautics. The short chapters are broken up by friendly black-and-white illustrations, making the presentation welcoming to younger elementary-age students. Back matter includes suggestions to learn more about Ride and space as well as a list of books and websites.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

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