women astronauts

A biography of the California astrophysicist who became, with the second mission of the Challenger spacecraft in June 1983, the first American woman and the youngest American astronaut to orbit earth.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman in space.

Describes the June, 1983, flight of the space shuttle with emphasis on the experiences of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space. Also, includes brief biographies of the eight women astronauts, discussing their training and their future participation in space flights, and describes recent women recruits and the death of Christa McAuliffe in the 1986 shuttle disaster.

Describes the June, 1983 flight of the space shuttle with emphasis on the experiences of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space. Also includes brief biographies of the eight woman astronauts discussing their training and their future participation in space flights.

Presents a brief biography of Sally Ride, in simple text with illustratioms, describing the life of the first American woman to travel in space.

Traces the life of the woman selected as the first teacher-in-space and her tragic death in the Challenger space shuttle explosion. Includes information on setting goals.