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Name: To Space and Back
Author: Sally Ride

To Space and Back offers young readers a vivid look at life aboard a space shuttle. The book combines engaging text with photographs to illustrate the astronaut experience, making the science of orbital flight accessible to grades 4‑6. A glossary of space‑flight terms rounds out the educational experience, providing clear explanations of the specialized vocabulary used in the text.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Sally Ride

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