Ellen Ochoa

by Michelle Parkin

Overview

STEM Superstars, Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have changed the world. STEM Superstars explores the diverse lives and careers of people who have made amazing breakthroughs. Learn more about these people and their all-star work. Each book contains fun facts, a glossary, an index, and places to go to learn more. Ellen Ochoa, Ellen Ochoa is a NASA astronaut, scientist, and engineer. She was the first Hispanic female astronaut. It was hard being one of the few women in her field. Now, Ochoa is a role model for all students who dream of going to space. Read this book to learn more about her life and her superstar career in STEM.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684048212
Publisher:	Norwood House Press
Publication date:	01/15/2023
Series:	Stem Superstars
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Early Life 4

Chapter 2 NASA Astronaut 10

Chapter 3 Back on Earth 16

Career Connections 22

Glossary 23

For More Information 23

Index 24

About the Author 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

K-Gr 2—Pertinent information about famous scientists is presented in these four introductory volumes. Employing simple, straightforward prose, Parkin succinctly provides basic personal and professional facts about the subjects. Ellen Ochoa studied physics and became an astronaut. George Washington Carver was the son of enslaved people who studied botany. Michio Kaku is famous for string theory. Stephen Hawking studied black holes. Photographs are included. Though far from comprehensive, these titles appropriately introduce young readers to scientists of whom they will learn more in their future studies. VERDICT Young readers will find these volumes helpful in learning about noted scientists, and libraries should consider.

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