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Astronauts United States Biography Astronauts United States Biography Juvenile literature Funk (Music) Rhythm and blues music Ride, Sally Ride, Sally Juvenile literature United States Women astronauts United States Biography Women astronauts United States Biography Juvenile literature Women BiographyAbawi, Atia
Summary: "As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RIDFelix, Rebecca.
Summary: Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RIDStine, Megan.
Summary: Looks at the life and career of the physicist and NASA astronaut who became the first American woman in space in 1983.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RIDCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET RIDERiddolls, Tom.
Summary: Sally Ride soared into outer space on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983, the youngest astronaut and the first U.S. woman in space. Just 32 years old that year, this California girl was already an accomplished astrophysicist when NASA chose her from over 8,000 applicants to join its team of astronauts. Since then, Sally Ride has spent over 343 hours in space.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RIDSherr, Lynn.
Summary: The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride's family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 RIDE, SALLY SHESherr, Lynn
Summary: The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite. This is a rich portrait of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Warm and admiring but unsparing, it makes this extraordinarily talented and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 RIDE, SALLY SHESummary: Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. This collection includes the first eight biographies in the series.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 920 SHERide, Sally.
Summary: Describes in text and photographs what it is like to be an astronaut on the space shuttle. Includes a glossary of terms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beech Tree 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 RIDSwaby, Rachel
Summary: Aspiring scientists, young history enthusiasts, and children who enjoy learning about the world will be fascinated by these riveting snapshots--and parents who enjoyed the film Hidden Figures will find this to be the perfect extension. Covering important advancements made by women in fields such as biology, medicine, astronomy, and technology, author Rachel Swaby explains that people aren't...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yearling Books 2017
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Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J920 CLIDickmann, Nancy
Summary: Discusses the progress women have made in astronomy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 DICBrooks, Ben
Summary: Profiles over seventy people who broke the rules and smashed stereotypes, including such figures as Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, and Sally Ride.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BROBellows, Amanda Brickell
Summary: "A fascinating new history of America, told through the stories of a diverse cast of ten extraordinary-and often overlooked-adventurers, from Sacagawea to Sally Ride, who pushed the boundaries of discovery and determined our national destiny"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: "What do Frank Ocean, Sally Ride, George Takei, and Sharice Davids all have in common? They're all proud LGBTQ Americans! Featuring people from a variety of occupations and backgrounds, this collection of 25 short biographies demonstrates the diversity, accomplishments, and pride within the American LGBTQ community."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 CLECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 CLECoffey, Dennis.
Contents: Ride Sally ride -- Can you feel it -- Midnight blue -- Scorpio -- Outrageous (The mind excursion) -- Chicano -- Taurus -- Theme from Enter the Dragon -- Son of Scorpio -- Capricorn's thing -- Love song for Libra -- Getting it on -- Whole lot of love -- Summer time girl -- Garden of the moon -- Impressions of -- Sad angel -- Big city funk -- Wind song -- Good time rhythm & blues.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Fuel 2011
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES COFSummary: What do Julius Caesar, Rosa Parks, and Vincent van Gogh all have in common? They're all fascinating figures who shaped our world! Learn about these and so many more historical VIPs in 30 People Who Changed the World, brought to you by today's award-winning and best-known children's authors. In this collection of 30 essays, each historical figure has a short piece -- called a "nonfiction...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 THIContents: Son of Scorpio (3:07) -- Guitar big band (3:27) -- Theme from Enter the dragon / L. Schifrin (3:07) -- Chicano (5:07) -- Lonely moon child (3:16) -- Impressions of (4:38) -- Ride Sally ride (3:01) -- Taurus (2:54) -- Scorpio (4:09) -- Getting it on (2:24) ; Big city funk (2:49) / Theodore, Coffey -- Whole lot of love / Page, Plant, Jones, Bonham (2:27) -- Garden of the moon (3:15) --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2006
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES COFMonáe, Janelle.
Contents: Suite IV electric overture -- Givin em what they love (feat. Prince) -- Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Erykah Badu) -- Electric lady (feat. Solange) -- Good morning midnight (interlude) -- PrimeTime (feat. Miguel) -- We were rock n' roll -- Chrome shoppe (interlude) -- Dance apocalyptic -- Look into my eyes -- Suite V electric overture -- It's code -- Ghetto woman -- Our favorite fugitive (interlude) --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Bad Boy Records 2013
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES MONSummary: Now, seemingly invincible "fixer" Olivia Pope must confront the ultimate challenge: fixing herself. After sifting through her mysterious father's labyrinth of lies, Olivia's search for answers about her mother threatens not just national security, but the entire world. Meanwhile, the lives of her "gladiators", as well as those of the president, his wife and key White House staffers, take...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SCAChen, Eva
Summary: A young girl embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of such female icons as Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall, with each pair bringing a brand new adventure.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2018
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E CHEBrezenoff, Steven
Summary: When the spacesuit of famous astronaut Sally Ride disappears from a traveling exhibit, Amal Farah, daughter of the Air and Space Museum's archivist, and her three friends, are determined to find the culprit before the exhibit is cancelled.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BREGibson, Karen Bush.
Summary: When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance--cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982--followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GIBDavis, Guy
Summary: Whether Guy Davis is appearing on late night TV programs or nationally syndicated radio shows, in front of 25,000 people at Madison Square Garden, or an intimate gathering of students at a music camp, Guy feels the instinctive desire to give each listener his "all". His "all" is the Blues. He's a musician, composer, actor, director and writer. But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman....
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Vestapol 2011
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC GUIJenner, Caryn
Summary: Shares the experiences of important women in history, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Arianna Huffington, and Madam C.J. Walker.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017