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Yolanda Ridge

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Yolanda Ridge is a middle grade author and science writer from British Columbia, Canada.

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What a thrill to follow the Artemis II mission as they traveled to the far side of the moon and back. From being interviewed on CBC radio just after the launch to watching with relief as Orion splashed down on Earth today, it’s been quite a ride! Now that the crew is back, there will be an endless supply of photos, data and experiences to reflect on. Here are my favourites so far:

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Average rating: 4.04 · 253 ratings · 63 reviews · 72 distinct works • Similar authors

	CRISPR: A Powerful Way to Change DNA by Yolanda Ridge (Goodreads Author), Yolanda Ridge (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 90 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inside Hudson Pickle 3.59 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Elliot Jelly-Legs and the Bobblehead Miracle 4.30 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Evolution Under Pressure: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us by Yolanda Ridge (Goodreads Author), Dane Thibeault (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 22 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trouble in the Trees 4.24 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Poo Can Do: How Animals Are Fighting the Climate Crisis (Orca Footprints, 29) 4.54 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2024	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Road Block 3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Microbes to the Rescue: Using Bacteria, Algae and Fungi to Clean Up the Planet (Orca Footprints, 34) 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	International Space Station it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Earth: How Space Exploration Affects Life at Home (Orca Footprints, 36) by Yolanda Ridge (Goodreads Author), Oliver Ridge it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Yolanda Ridge rated a book it was amazing A House in My Barrio by Paola Santos (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book made me want to be in the colourful barrio, sharing life with all the engaging people and animals - feasting on empanadas, listening to stories and dreaming along with Mama Elena.
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Yolanda Ridge rated a book it was amazing Flying High on PEI: Prince Edward Island and Canada's First Transatlantic Flight (pb) by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Perfect mix of historical facts and fun details - like what the pilot and navigator ate and how they went to the bathroom during the trip over the Atlantic to England. Great illustrations. Highly recommended picture book on Canadian aviation history.
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Yolanda Ridge rated a book it was amazing Flying High on PEI: Prince Edward Island and Canada's First Transatlantic Flight (pb) by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Perfect mix of historical facts and fun details - like what the pilot and navigator ate and how they went to the bathroom during the trip over the Atlantic to England. Great illustrations. Highly recommended picture book on Canadian aviation history.
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