Ellen Ochoa: La Primera Astronauta Latina

By Lila Guzmán and Rick Guzmán

Book Overview

Now in Spanish, readers learn how Ellen Ochoa followed her dreams and became an engineer with important research and inventions to her credit-and the first Hispanic woman in space. Breaking barriers is never easy, but Ochoa has succeeded in transcending race, gender, scientific inquiry, even the earth's atmosphere. She continues to work hard and aim high and is an important role model for today's youth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 0766060861
• ISBN13: 9780766060869
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4