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.Â
About the Author
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.
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