"It is I, Sea Gull" First Woman in Space by Mitchell R. Sharpe

This biography is about the life and spaceflight of Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. 

Here are some key facts about Valentina Tereshkova:

• Background: Tereshkova was a textile factory worker and an accomplished amateur parachutist before being selected for the Soviet space program based on her parachuting skills and proletarian background. 
• Mission: On June 16, 1963, she piloted the Vostok 6 spacecraft, becoming the first woman to travel to space. 
• Accomplishments: During her single flight, she orbited the Earth 48 times over nearly three days, logging more flight time than all American astronauts combined at that point. 
• Call Sign: Her radio call sign during the mission was "Chaika," which is Russian for "seagull," providing the context for the book's title. 
• Legacy: After her spaceflight, she became a prominent political figure in the U.S.S.R. Supreme Soviet and remained active in Russian politics for decades