Ellen Ochoa


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"Explores the life of Ellen Ochoa, including her childhood in California, her rise through the ranks in NASA, several space shuttle missions, and becoming the first Latino woman in space"--Provided by publisher.




Ellen Ochoa


Book Description

There are few books that tell Ellen Ochoa's life story in an accessible, captivating way with age-appropriate language for young readers. Finally, here's a book that explores her barrier-breaking work as an astronaut and science administrator in a way that gives perspective about her struggle as a woman and Hispanic person in the world of science. This book facilitates exploration of America's space program for early elementary readers, capturing readers through the story of one inspiring, remarkable life. Give science curricula a chance to excite, interest, and motivate readers to initiate a lifelong quest of learning by adding this book to your collection.




Ellen Ochoa


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Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut.




Ellen Ochoa


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Offers simple text and photographs describing the first Hispanic woman astronaut.




Ellen Ochoa: Dynamic Space Director


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Meet Ellen Ochoa, history's first Hispanic female astronaut! Follow Ochoa's story as she works at NASA's Ames Research Center while attempting to become an astronaut. Her persistence pays off when she is chosen to be an astronaut on her third try! Learn about her accomplishments from her space shuttle missions through her retirement as the director of the Johnson Space Center. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Ellen Ochoa


Book Description

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut who became the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center. Historic images, “Did You Know?” sidebars, and a “Topic Spotlight” special feature provide added interest and context.




Ellen Ochoa


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One of the five daughters of a single parent, Ellen Ochoa is an inspiration to all. With degrees in physics and electrical engineering, Ellen was a pioneer in optic research. This helped to make her an ideal candidate for NASA's astronaut program. As the first Hispanic woman astronaut, Ellen is blazing new trails for all women.




Who's who of NASA Astronauts


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Who's Who of NASA Astronauts presents the biographical information of all 367 NASA astronauts along with their mission facts. From the original Mercury 7 selected in 1959 to the present day Space Shuttle astronauts working on the International Space Station, this book contains the personal history, education, honors received, affiliated organizations and the NASA experience of each astronaut.




Ellen Ochoa


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Highlights the life of the first Hispanic woman in space.




Ellen Ochoa


Book Description

Describes the life and accomplishments of Ellen Ochoa, from her childhood in California to her achievement as the first Hispanic woman in space.