| The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa Contributor(s): Finley Mosca, Julia (Author), Rieley, Daniel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1943147639 ISBN-13: 9781943147632 Publisher: Innovation Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2019900123 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Amazing Scientists |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10" W x 9.8" (1.15 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you have a mission, a dream to explore, but no one like you has achieved it before... Meet Dr. Ellen Ochoa-a determined space pioneer with a stellar symphony of talents. Growing up in a family of immigrants, Ellen dreamed of becoming a professional flutist, but all of that changed when she discovered engineering in college. Though she was told that field of study wasn't for girls, the bright young scientist refused to give up-ultimately becoming a NASA astronaut who shattered barriers and rocketed to success The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa is the fourth book in a riveting educational series about the inspiring lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Dr. Ochoa herself |