The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Young Ellen Ochoa loved nothing more than learning. Pushed by her mother and her own endless curiosity, she soared to the top of her classes, studied electrical engineering, and earned three patents by the time she was thirty. But her ultimate dream was even bigger: the stars. When NASA finally opened its doors to women and people of color, Ellen boldly stepped forward. Launching aboard the space shuttle Discovery, she made history as the first Latina to reach outer space. Blending engaging storytelling with Ellen's own powerful quotes, this vivid biography celebrates a pioneering scientist who proved that with brilliance and persistence, the sky is never the limit.
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