In 1983, SALLY RIDE became the first American woman to travel
into space. She has remained in the limelight as an astronaut,
astrophysicist, and advocate for encouraging girls in the
sciences.
TAM O'SHAUGHNESSY is a professor of school psychology and
children's science. She has co-authored four award-winning books
with Sally Ride
"The authors have an extensive background in science education, and their text exhibits an excellent balance of concept thoroughness with ease of comprehension." --School Library Journal"The narrative's tone is less alarmist than most recent looks at global warming, but still threaded with lively language . . . and well stocked with both recent scientific findings and big, clear color photos." --Kirkus Reviews
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