To Space and Back

It was a gift for a relative The book was exactly as described

When I was in 3rd grade, I did a report on Sally Ride for school. Right now my 2nd grader is doing one. This book is AWESOME!! It is so interesting! It has great pictures! It talks about what it feels like to go into space - how does it feel at liftoff, what is weightlessness like, how do you eat food, etc. My kids (5 and 7) are captivated by it - I meant to read a few pages at bedtime, but ended up reading 45 - I couldn't stop and they loved it. Money well spent!

Really a great read! Simple enough for my 6-year-old to understand most of it but not written in a dumbed-down kind of way. Definitely for adults too. It's shorter than I expected. It can easily be read in a day. It gives the nitty-gritty of how it actually feels to be in space. Wonderful full-page pictures too!

Although it might be dated, Sally goes through a lot of detail about what happens in a space launch in a way that middle school age kids would be interested in. She tells it in such a straightforward way in language that would engage this age group. A lot of it is probably very relevant today.

Normally I don't review books, simply because books are more subjective than many other products. Typically people either like or dislike a book, even the best-sellers.But, I am making an exception this time, because this book is truly remarkable. The way it is written appeals to both young and old. It answers questions in way you had never thought to ask them. What's it like to fly into space? To orbit earth? To land again?Amazing!

I read this soooo many times as a child in the mid 80s. I remembered it so fondly I purchased a copy for my children. Written by the late Sally Ride, this is an accessible read for 7-12 year old, and even adults will learn something.

My daughter did a project on Sally Ride. This was an excellent addition to her project. Great book! The

While this was a very informative book, I was led to believe that it was a children's book and wanted to use it in my class. I shared some of the text and showed them the pictures.

I wasn't aware this was actually more like a children's book than a book for adults, so I was disappointed. But for what it is, it's a good book!

An enjoyable read.

The book is very interesting for all ages. Great history lesson. I enjooit very much.