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Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman in Space

Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman in Space

by Cunningham, Kevin

ISBN: 9781680208115

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Growing up without much interest in science, Ellen Ochoa discovered physics in college and studied electrical engineering. Sally Ride’s historic example inspired Ochoa to enter NASA’s astronaut program and in time, she made history as the first Hispanic woman in space. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series tells the extraordinary story of a trailblazing woman who played an important role on four space shuttle missions, became a NASA leader in a time of tragedy and change, and devoted her post-space career to encouraging others to study STEM and reach for the stars.

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  • Copyright: 2024
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Primary
    • Intermediate

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4
    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

  • Book Features:

    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 973.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

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The six books in the Notable Hispanic Americans series offer inspiring stories of hard work, service to others, and overcoming obstacles. Each narrative blends personal details about family and education with a description of the subject’s achievements. Clear language and generous full-color photographs motivate readers to eagerly turn to the next page. Supplementary material includes a timeline, a Find Out More section with recommended websites and ideas for further reading, and a glossary of advanced words that encourages readers to expand their vocabulary. Each book also contains an easy-to-use index and a list of resources used by the author.