{"product_id":"judith-resnik-unsung-astronaut-9780821426906","title":"Judith Resnik: Unsung Astronaut","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudith Resnik didn't grow up dreaming of space, but when NASA opened its doors to women astronauts in the late 1970s, she stepped forward--and soared. One of the first six women ever accepted into NASA's space shuttle astronaut-training program, Resnik brought her sharp mind, determination, and creativity to a field that had long been closed to women. Although she wasn't the first American woman in space, she became one of the most accomplished astronauts of her time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eResnik's journey wasn't easy. She faced challenges at home and in school, but she never let obstacles stop her. A gifted student, she excelled in math, science, and music--she even considered becoming a concert pianist before choosing a career in engineering. Her hard work paid off: She earned multiple degrees and helped design improvements for the space shuttle itself. She proved that astronauts aren't just pilots--they're problem solvers, inventors, and explorers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1984, Resnik launched into space for the first time aboard the shuttle \u003ci\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/i\u003e. Two years later, she joined the crew of \u003ci\u003eChallenger\u003c\/i\u003e. Tragically, that mission ended in disaster, cutting her life short. While the world focused on the loss of teacher Christa McAuliffe, who was a passenger on that flight, Resnik's story was often overlooked. Yet her contributions to science and space exploration live on through programs, schools, and scholarships that bear her name. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis inspiring biography brings Resnik's remarkable life to light. Readers will discover how a girl from Ohio became a trailblazer in space and how her courage and brilliance continue to inspire new generations. Her story reminds us that even if you're not first, you can still make history--and that reaching for the stars starts with believing in yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marlene Targ Brill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ohio University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.91h x 5.91w x 0.31d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780821426906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarlene Targ Brill \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning author of seventy-four books for all ages, including \u003ci\u003eJane Addams: The Most Dangerous Woman in America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDolores Huerta Stands Strong: The Woman Who Demanded Justice \u003c\/i\u003efrom Ohio University Press. She especially seeks to write women into history and tell stories of the undersung. Learn more at marlenetargbrill.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marlene Targ Brill \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48483563864221,"sku":"9780821426906","price":19.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5fcdb5fe-0715-4672-8286-dcaf51e76b4b.jpg?v=1782288114","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/judith-resnik-unsung-astronaut-9780821426906","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}