{"product_id":"ellen-takes-flight-the-life-of-astronaut-ellen-ochoa-a-big-words-book-12","title":"Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa (A Big Words Book, 12)","description":"A Junior Library Guild Selection, Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, and National Science Teaching Association Best STEM Book ● Celebrate the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space, in this \"picture-book biography for tomorrow’s astronauts\" (Booklist).\n\nYoung Ellen Ochoa loved to learn. An accomplished engineer by age 30, with three patents to her name, she kept learning and trying new things. When NASA began accepting women and people of color to the astronaut program, Ellen found herself drawn to this exciting and demanding career. On her first mission, she was the only woman aboard the shuttle Discovery and the first Latina to reach outer space. After four space flights, she became the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center and has received numerous distinctions and awards.\n\nThis addition to the award-winning Big Words biography series celebrates a STEM pioneer known for her brilliance, persistence, and an intellectual curiosity as infinite as the stars. With dynamic illustrations by Oliver Dominguez, Doreen Rappaport’s richly detailed narrative—punctuated with standout quotes from Ellen herself—will inspire a new generation to unravel the mysteries of the universe.\n\n \"Brilliant, sure-handed gouache illustrations add even more vivid life to the well-paced text.... A book sure to fly off shelves and into children’s hands.\" —Kirkus Reviews\n \"Inspirational.\" —Publishers Weekly\n \"The paintings are reminiscent of Norman Rockwell’s work and have incredible detail.... An excellent picture book biography of a groundbreaking Latina that soars.\" —School Library Journal\n\nDon’t miss these other titles in the Big Words series!\nRuth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg\nHelen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller\nWilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller\nAbe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln\nMartin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0759554943\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0759554943.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rappaport, Doreen|Dominguez, Oliver\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41517294518330,"sku":"DBV.0759554943.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0759554943-0.jpg?v=1783831868","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/ellen-takes-flight-the-life-of-astronaut-ellen-ochoa-a-big-words-book-12","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}