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She Persisted: Sally Ride
- She Persisted
- Narrated by: Carolyn Kang, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 45 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Inspired by the number one New York Times best seller 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!
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, listeners learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride - and how she persisted.
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.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that listeners can follow in Sally Ride's footsteps and make a difference!
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Temple Grandin, Virginia Apgar, and more!
Critic Reviews
"A well-rounded portrait not only of its subject but also of the obstacles faced by women in science and in astronautics." (The Horn Book)