national aeronautics and space administration

A biography of NASA astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, discussing her career and achievements.

Discusses the features and history of the Kennedy Space Center. Includes several fun facts and a That's Amazing! feature.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, that discusses her life, including her childhood, education, accomplishments, and how she helped shape the US space program.

When his volatile father is picked to become an astronaut for NASA's mission to Mars, seventeen-year-old Cal, an aspiring journalist, reluctantly moves from Brooklyn to Houston, Texas, and looks for a story to report, finding an ally (and crush) in Jeremy, the son of another astronaut.

The author shares her life excelling in math as a young girl and her eventual career as a NASA mathematician. Explores her work on the Apollo 11 mission.

Examines the life of NASA computer programmer and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan.

Examines the life of NASA aerospace engineer Mary Jackson.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Eletha Flores, who began interning at NASA as a teenager and is pursuing a career in robotics.

Clear text, photographs, and graphics describe the work of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

A biography of Sally Ride, the youngest astronaut and first United States woman in space, describing her childhood, accomplishments, and reputation as a good role model for young girls.