Roberta Bondar (JR) The Exceptional Achievements of Canada's First Woman Astronaut |
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| Author:
| Dixon, Joan |
| Series title: | Amazing Stories Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55439-701-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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From the age of 8, 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 the space shuttle Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of hard work, commitment, and sheer guts.
From the age of 8, 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 the space shuttle Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of hard work, commitment, and sheer guts.