Book Description
Offers simple text and photographs describing the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
Author : Pam Walker
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,64 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780516234335
Offers simple text and photographs describing the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
Author : Joan Stoltman
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538218410
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.
Author : Rebecca Felix
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 36,70 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532159870
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.
Author : Gregory Garretson
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 37,86 MB
Release : 2005-01-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781410913067
Presents a biography of biochemist Severo Ochoa, and examines his childhood in Spain and immigration to the United States, his early education and interest in science, and numerous awards and honors.
Author : Lissa Jones Johnston
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 32,27 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736854382
Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut.
Author : Anne Schraff
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766031630
"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.
Author : Judy Hasday
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 29,23 MB
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1438195621
Newly updated, Ellen Ochoa, Second Edition follows the life of the first Hispanic female astronaut to travel in space. After becoming an astronaut in July 1991, Ochoa became a mission specialist and flight engineer for NASA. She has since logged more than 900 hours in space and has helped open the door for Hispanic women in the field of science. In 2002, she was appointed deputy director of flight crew operations at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, managing and directing the astronaut office and aircraft operations. This engaging and visually appealing biography highlights Ochoa's heritage and achievements.
Author : Teresa Iverson
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 10,46 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781410912992
Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic-American woman ever to become an astronaut. She has flown in space four times on the space shuttle. She has also traveled two of those times to the International Space Station.
Author : Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher : LernerClassroom
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2017-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512456276
"This inspiring, STEM-focused biography describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space."--
Author : Davies Monika
Publisher : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Page : pages
File Size : 38,25 MB
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1645988643
Themes: Biography, Change, Inspiration, As a girl, Ellen Ochoa didn’t dream of going to space. But then she saw Sally Ride do it. This role model inspired Ochoa to apply at NASA. With hard work and perseverance, Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space. Now Ochoa is working to ensure diversity in the next generation of space explorers.