Sally Ride

"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"--Provided by publisher.