SALLY RIDE

Be inspired by the life of Sally Ride the first American woman in space with this engaging picture book designed especially for young readers Little Sally grew up in California USA and soon realised that she had a passion for science She loved it so much that she studied it at university 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 Sally believed that science should be exciting and inclusive and that everyone should be able to reach for the stars So after hanging up her space suit Sally with her partner Tam founded Sally Ride Science an organisation that encourages better science education This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the trailblazing astronaut s life Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists and activists All of them achieved incredible things yet each began life