The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars

The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Julia Finley Mosca, Daniel Rieley

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English

The Innovation Press
10 September 2019

People & places (Children's&YA); Space (Children's&YA)

Age range 6 to 9

If you have a mission, a dream to explore, but no one like you has achieved it before...

Meet Dr. Ellen Ochoa - a determined space pioneer with a stellar symphony of talents. Growing up in a family of immigrants, Ellen dreamed of becoming a professional flutist, but all of that changed when she discovered engineering in college. Though she was told that field of study wasn't for girls, the bright young scientist refused to give up - ultimately becoming a NASA astronaut who shattered barriers and rocketed to success!

The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa is the fourth book in a riveting educational series about the inspiring lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colourful timeline of events, and even a note from Dr. Ochoa herself!

By: Julia Finley Mosca
Illustrated by: Daniel Rieley
Imprint: The Innovation Press
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 4
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 248mm,
ISBN: 9781943147632
ISBN 10: 1943147639
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 10 September 2019
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

JULIA FINLEY MOSCA is a copywriter and former journalist who spent more than a decade in Hollywood crafting messages for money. After working with such recognizable brands as Entertainment Tonight, Yahoo!, American Greetings, and JibJab, she landed her most rewarding job yet?mom to one ferociously curious and spunky little girl. The Amazing Scientists series marks Mosca's debut into the magical world of children's books. DANIEL RIELEY is a British freelance illustrator based in Lisbon. After studying at The Arts Institute Bournemouth, taking an epic backpacking adventure in Australia, and working 3 years in London, he decided to take off to sunny Portugal. For the last 2 years, Daniel has been working on several illustration projects in advertising, print, card design, and children's picture books. When Daniel is not drawing you can probably find him trying to catch waves, taking photos with old cameras, or playing his newly discovered sport Padel.

Reviews for The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa

★ ""This delightful book combines poetry and whimsical artwork to tell Ochoa's story, the world's first Latina in space, and the hard work and perseverance that got her all the way to the stars. A must purchase for all elementary science and biography collections."" -- School Library Journal, starred review