Blast off into orbit with the brilliant scientist who broke the ultimate barrier in space exploration. When Sally Ride saw a newspaper ad looking for new astronauts in 1978, she knew she had to apply. Out of thousands of hopefuls, she was chosen, eventually making history as the very first American woman to fly in space. You will learn about her incredible journey from a highly competitive tennis player and dedicated astrophysics student to a national hero floating in zero gravity. Discover how she helped invent a crucial robotic arm for the space shuttle and dedicated her later years to making science exciting for young girls. This thrilling biography captures the courage, intelligence, and lasting legacy of an astronaut who proved that the sky is never the limit.