Ellen Ochoa
Ellen Ochoa
Hasday, Judy L.
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Chelsea House
Just the Series: Great Hispanic Heritage   

Series and Publisher: Great Hispanic Heritage   

Annotation: Describes the life and accomplishments of the first Hispanic woman to travel into space.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #3834337
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Chelsea House
Copyright Date: 2007
Edition Date: 2007 Release Date: 11/01/06
Pages: 106 pages
ISBN: 0-7910-8842-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-7910-8842-5
Dewey: 921
LCCN: 2006019632
Dimensions: 25 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. Biography.
Astronauts. Biography.
Hispanic American women. Biography.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2007)

These biographies provide substantive portraits of their subjects: Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel in space; Marti, the poet and a hero of Cuban independence; and Huerta, a union activist who fought for the right of farm workers. The well-documented texts effectively combine anecdotes, quotations, and historical details. Many photographs, some drawings, and sidebars are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

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Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2007)
Wilson's High School Catalog
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-101) and index.
Reading Level: 8.0
Interest Level: 7-12
Ellen Ochoa follows the life of the first Hispanic female astronaut who traveled 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, where she manages and directs the astronaut office and aircraft operations. This engaging and visually appealing new biography highlights Ochoa's heritage and achievements.
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Ellen Ochoa follows the life of the first Hispanic female astronaut who traveled 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, where she manages and directs the astronaut office and aircraft operations. This engaging and visually appealing new biography highlights Ochoa's heritage and achievements.

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