{"product_id":"2940170744244","title":"Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space","description":"Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space. A member of the first astronaut class to include women, NASA chose her for the seventh shuttle mission, inspiring several generations of women. After a second flight, Ride served on the panels investigating the \u003ci\u003eChallenger\u003c\/i\u003e explosion and the \u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e disintegration that killed all aboard. In both instances, she faulted NASA's rush to meet mission deadlines and its organizational failures. She also cofounded a company promoting science and education for children, especially girls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSally Ride: America's First Woman in Space\u003c\/i\u003e, Lynn Sherr writes about Ride's scrupulously guarded personal life, with exclusive access to Ride's partner, her former husband, her family, and countless friends and colleagues. This is a rich biography of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Sherr's revealing portrait is warm and admiring but unsparing. It makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman-an inspiration to millions-come alive.","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100054634736,"sku":"2940170744244","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170744244_p0.jpg?v=1763715780","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170744244","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}