Sally Ride books in order
American astronaut and physicist
- Lived
- 1951–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Sally Ride published 3 children's books, beginning with To Space & Back (1986).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sally Ride
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To Space & Back
Sally Ride's most-read book.
Children's books in order
To Space & Back (1986)
Exploring Our Solar System (2003)
Mission--save the Planet (2008)
About Sally Ride
Sally Kristen Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Southern California, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983, became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space. She was the youngest American astronaut to have flown in space, having done so at the age of 32.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sally Ride FAQ
- How many books has Sally Ride written?
- Sally Ride published 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sally Ride's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with To Space & Back.
- What is Sally Ride's last book?
- Mission--save the Planet (2008).
- What is Sally Ride's most famous book?
- To Space & Back (1986) is Sally Ride's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.