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Author:

Mosca, Julia Finley, author.

Title:

The astronaut with a song for the stars : the story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa / written by Julia Finley Mosca ; illustrated by Daniel Rieley.

Publisher:

Innovation Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject:

Ochoa, Ellen--Juvenile literature.
Women astronauts--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Hispanic American women--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Discovery (Spacecraft)--Juvenile literature.
Stories in rhyme.
Biographies.

Other Authors:

Rieley, Daniel, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Summary:

"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!"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Amazing scientists
Mosca, Julia Finley. Amazing scientists.

ISBN:

1943147639
9781943147632

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1119721826

LCCN:

2019900123

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

JSPB572 -- Ely Public Library (Ely)

HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)