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Overview

Introduce your child to one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in history with the children’s book Sally Ride, part of the Leaders Like Us series.

Who was Sally Ride? Children will shoot for the stars with this engaging biography that explores Sally’s scientific accomplishments, her career at NASA, and her contributions to the STEM field.

Fun Storybook Features:

  • This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
  • 24 pages of vibrant illustrations

About Rourke Educational Media:

We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781731652683
Publisher: Rourke Educational Media
Publication date: 09/27/2022
Series: Leaders Like Us
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 7.70(w) x 10.10(h) x (d)
Lexile: 550L (what's this?)
Age Range: 6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Words are powerful, Kaitlyn Duling has always believed that words can change hearts, minds, and actions-and that stories about the past are one key to a better future. She grew up shy in Paxton, Illinois, but now lives out loud (and proud!) with her wife in Washington, DC. Kaitlyn has written more than one hundred books for children and teens. You can learn more about her at kaitlynduling.com.

David Wilkerson was born in Denver, CO and is currently based in Maryland. He developed a love for illustration during his high school years. His career began in the animation industry, working as a character designer, prop designer, and background designer. He has worked as a designer on projects for: Hulu, Cartoon Network, Springhill Company, FOX Sports, and FUSE. He believes that there is healing in storytelling, and that it is the job of creatives to contribute to that cause.

Table of Contents

Blasting Off 4

Becoming an Astronaut 6

Forever a Star 16

Time Line 21

Glossary 22

Index 23

Text-Dependent Questions 23

Extension Activity 23

About the Author and Illustrator 24

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