Be inspired by the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, with this engaging picture book designed especially for young readers.
Little Sally grew up in California, and soon realized that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at college and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before... so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space. Sally believed that science should be exciting and inclusive, and that everyone should be able to reach for the stars! So, after hanging up her space suit, Sally, with her partner Tam, founded Sally Ride Science, an organization that encourages better science education. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations, and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the trailblazing astronaut's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
This book tells young children in a clear and fun way about Sally Ride's exciting journey from young scientist to the first American woman in space. Designed to uplift, entertain, and encourage young girls, scientists, and astronauts to shoot for the stars. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS.
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- ISBN: 9780711291539
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- English
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November 1, 2023
The latest in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series focuses on the first American woman in space. This brief, well-written biography begins with Sally Ride's childhood and ends with Ride starting a company that produced science books for children; it's not until the timeline in the backmatter that readers learn she died in 2012. The book stresses Ride's dedication to learning; she's described as "studying physics in college," though what that entailed gets little explanation. When NASA opened up its pool of astronauts to scientists, Ride applied and, along with five other women, was accepted. The text doesn't mention that they were the first women astronauts, though the backmatter does clarify this point, and the book does later refer to Ride as "the first American woman to explore the universe beyond the bounds of Earth!" The author also touches on her invention of a robotic arm and her pilot's license, her confidence in the face of sexism, and her feelings and accomplishments. The astronauts' grief over the fatalities in the Challenger shuttle explosion occupies a page. The book is silent on her marriage to fellow astronaut Steven Hawley but discusses "her partner, Tam," without using a pronoun (or citing their 27 years together). Most of the appealingly simple, subtly colorful illustrations feature the astronaut; where possible, racially diverse children appear. An attractive treatment of an inspiring life. (photos) (Picture-book biography. 4-7)COPYRIGHT(2023) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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December 15, 2023
Gr 3-5-This latest installment in the series features Sally Ride, the first American woman and first known LGBTQIA+ person to head into space. Childlike drawings in bright colors feature inclusive portrayals of children and will hopefully allow all kids to see themselves as a young Ride, regardless of gender, ability, or race, and inspire them to reach for their dreams. Various points of her life are covered, including the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, longtime partner Tam O'Shaughnessy, and Ride's years as a professor and supporter of science education. VERDICT In few pages, this is an accurate and easy-to-read depiction of an American hero.-Jessica Durham
Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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