I am Sally Ride
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

I am Sally Ride

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

A young adventurer reaches for the stars, becoming a trailblazing astronaut and inspiring future dreamers.

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42 pages
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Meet Sally Ride, a fearless explorer whose love for science and adventure led her to become the first American woman in space. From childhood dreams to NASA's launchpad, her journey inspires young minds to reach for the stars. Discover the pivotal moments and challenges that shaped her path, and explore how her legacy continues to encourage kids to dream big. With engaging illustrations and fascinating facts, this biography invites readers to imagine their own limitless possibilities in the universe.

From the publisher

The first American woman to fly in space is the 35th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country’s first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: This book highlights Sally Ride’s belief that there’s no limit to what you can achieve. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
42
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about science and natureBooks about girls and womenBooks about science and technologyBooks about discoveries
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 18, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593533420

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