Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

Copyright Date: 2019

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-538-21842-9 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-1608-2

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-538-21842-6 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-1608-6

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2018001274

Dimensions: 18 cm.

Subject Heading:
Ochoa, Ellen. Juvenile literature.
Ochoa, Ellen.
Women astronauts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Astronauts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Hispanic American women. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Women astronauts.
Astronauts.
Hispanic American women.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 416

Reading Level: 3.5

Interest Level: 1-4

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.5 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 195926 / grade: Lower Grades

Guided Reading Level: U

Fountas & Pinnell: U

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.