{"product_id":"judith-resnik-marlene-targ-brill-9780821426890","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\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0821426893\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780821426890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ohio University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Marlene Targ Brill","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447091343615,"sku":"9780821426890","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_050676eb-79ee-40a8-8229-dfb518903a7a.jpg?v=1777228761","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/judith-resnik-marlene-targ-brill-9780821426890","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}