Sally Ride
The Inside Guide: STEM Superwomen
Reading Level: 4-5
Interest Level: 4-8
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space! As a female astronaut and physicist, she broke down barriers for women in STEM and inspired many little girls in the 1980s to dream of going to space. Her story is still inspiring today, and readers discover this as they learn about her life, career, and the STEM concepts that played important parts in her life. This combination of engaging biographical text and STEM curriculum content is sure to appeal to the next generation of female scientists—and to anyone with a desire to travel beyond Earth.
