Sally Ride
America's First Woman in Space

As someone that lives in LA, it is always very amusing to me to read about a LA native. Anyway, it's always nice to read about women with doctorates, women at NASA, and women in STEM in general. More of that, please. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.......more

This motivating biography series for children (4-7 years) brings the inspiring figure of Sally Ride, an American astronaut who was passionate about science. Sally’s story shows how important and impactful parents’ support and encouragement is. Sally and her sister were encouraged to reach for the sta......more

[Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.] It's my first time reading a book from the 'Little People, Big Dreams' collection, and I enjoyed it quite a lot! It is an empowering book about an impressive woman. It's pretty short, making it readable by young kids, and the illustrations......more

I continue to love the Little People Big Dreams series and was thrilled to learn more about Sally Ride. The book covers her interest in math and science as a child and her talents on the tennis court earning her scholarships. I like that they include that as the first American woman in space she was......more

Exceptional addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series! Sally Ride’s story is told with the perfect combination of childhood aspirations and career path, making it an inspirational read for any kid interested in space travel and willing to work hard for it. The illustrations were original yet......more