Roberta Bondar
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 27 June 2012
  • Copyright Year: 2012
  • ISBN: 9781551537993
  • Page Count: 128
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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Roberta Bondar

The Exceptional Achievements of Canada's first Woman Astronaut

by Joan Dixon

The fascinating story of Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut. Roberta's determination and perseverance made her the stuff of legends. 

"The feeling in space flight is like hanging by your heels...with all the blood rushing to your head. ...You feel as though you are at the top of a roller coaster when your stomach feels like it is going to lift off." - Dr. Roberta Bondar. This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: biography or space exploration. From the age of eight, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of dedication, commitment, and sheer guts.

About the Author

Joan Dixon

JOAN DIXON writes from the foothills of the Rockies, where she also hikes, skis, and plays all kinds of sports with her family and friends. Her master's degree in Canadian Studies (with a specialization in sport history) and her time at the National Sport and Recreation Centre in Ottawa have helped shape her understanding of sport in Canadian life, while stories of Canada and amazing Canadians have always inspired her research and writing projects. Her most recent book is Made for Canada: the story of Avro's Arrow.

Subjects (BISAC)

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)

Subjects

Canadian Biography, Canadian Biography: Science and Technology, Canadian History, Juvenile Non-Fiction, Juvenile Non-Fiction: History, Juvenile Non-Fiction: Social Studies

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