"Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown."-- Provided by publisher.

Into space -- A talented girl -- Training to be an astronaut -- What was space like? -- Working in space -- Returning to Earth -- What did the space shuttle programme achieve? -- What next?.