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To space & back
by Sally Ride
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21 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 2,258 libraries worldwide Describes in text and photographs what it is like to be an astronaut on the space shuttle. Includes a glossary of terms.
The third planet : exploring the Earth from space
by Sally Ride
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3 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 1,106 libraries worldwide Astronaut Sally Ride examines how the earth is studied from space, its critical relationship with the other planets in the solar system, and some of the earth's features, including climate, orbits, atmosphere, and light.
Exploring our solar system
by Sally Ride
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 902 libraries worldwide Describes what we have learned about our solar system from telescopes and spacecraft, focusing on the characteristics of the planets and their moons.
The mystery of Mars
by Sally Ride
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4 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 874 libraries worldwide Presents the results of Pathfinder mission and decades of study of Mars for this overview of Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.
Voyager : an adventure to the edge of the solar system
by Sally Ride
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3 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 682 libraries worldwide Describes the twelve-year Voyager missions to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, including details of the spacecraft and their discoveries about the planets and their moons.
Mission planet Earth : our world and its climate - and how humans are changing them
by Sally Ride
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 436 libraries worldwide Beginning with Sally Ride's unique, astronaut's-eye view of Earth's fragile atmosphere, "Mission: Planet Earth" describes how water, air, and other climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread through the entire planet. Features helpful diagrams and stunning photographs.
Leadership and America's future in space : a report to the Administrator
by Sally Ride
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4 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 287 libraries worldwide
Mission--save the planet : things you can do to help fight global warming
by Sally Ride
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 269 libraries worldwide Contains practical ways in which kids can help save the planet including turning off water and becoming involved in the community.
A moment in time conversations with legendary women. First ladies/first victories
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Presents interviews with four influential women.
Space science for students. Living in space & zero gravity
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide Discusses the building of the International Space Station, investigates how gravity affects the daily activities of astronauts, examines how weightlessness affects the human body, explains why astronauts in space have to exercise regularly, and much more. Features insight from Sally Ride.
Shuttle life in the world of weightlessness
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in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide This program shows how space shuttle astronauts adapt to weightlessness in space. Examines the effects of weightlessness, how astronauts cope with problems of weightlessness and use it to their advantage.
Eating and sleeping in space
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Describes meal preparation and eating and drinking in a weightless environment on the space shuttle and sleeping in weightlessness.
Physicists at work
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Discusses the history, present, and future of physics research and development. "Yesterday" highlights work of Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and others. "Today" shows the work of astronaut Sally Ride, nucleur fusion researcher Gregory Moses, and laser researcher Bahaa Saleh. "Tommorrow" reviews space colonies, artificial intelligence, fusion power, and other opportunities for research and development in physics.
Sally's ride the flight of STS-7
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide From prelaunch to landing, covers the flight of STS-7 including the first American woman in space (Sally Ride), the first video of a shuttle from another spacecraft, and the first deployment and retrieval of SPAS spacecraft. Soundtrack is of actual conversations recorded during the flight of STS-7.
Reach for the stars
by Sally Ride
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Features Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who describes how she got involved in the space program and talks about what it's like to be in space.
The interaction of X-rays with the interstellar medium
by Sally Kristen Ride
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3 editions published between 1978 and 1980 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
The Study game winning in high school
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2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Sally Ride, Robert Ballard, Chris Evert, Wayne Gretzky, Marva Collins, George Plimpton, and Joe Montana talk about career opportunities.
Advanced missions with humans in space
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide more
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Air pilots Astronautics Astronautics and state Astronautics in astronomy Astronauts Astronomers Biographical films Biography Brown, Helen Gurley Climatic changes--Environmental aspects Documentary films Dunbar, Bonnie J Earth Environmentalism Environmental protection--Citizen participation Fisher, Ann Ford, Betty,--1918-2011 Grace,--Princess of Monaco,--1929-1982 Great Britain Herschel, Caroline Lucretia,--1750-1848 Interviews Johnson, Amy Johnson, Lady Bird,--1912-2007 Jordan, Barbara,--1936-1996 Juvenile works King, Billie Jean Lucid, Shannon,--1943- Manned space flight Mars (Planet) Personal narratives Planets--Exploration Presidents' spouses Ride, Sally Seddon, Rhea Solar system Space flight Space Shuttle Program (U.S.) Space shuttles Steinem, Gloria Thomas, Marlo United States United States.--National Aeronautics and Space Administration Van Buren, Abigail,--1918- Voyager Project Weightlessness Women Women air pilots Women astronauts Women astronomers Women physicists
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Ride, Sally Kristen, 1951-
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