Ellen Ochoa : dynamic space director / Rebecca Felix.
Publisher:
Checkerboard Libraryan imprint of Abdo Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Space maestro -- Star student -- Math, science, engineering -- Space inspiration -- Astronaut ambition -- NASA -- Making history -- First flight -- More missions and medals -- Growing responsibilities -- Ochoa's legacy.
Summary:
"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 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" -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.