Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
This empowering picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles like weak eyesight and teachers who discouraged women from pursuing astronomy to lead the NASA team that built the Hubble Space Telescope. A testament to women in scientific careers and a record of an important NASA milestone.
The true story of the girl who became the mother of hubble.
As a child, Nancy Grace Roman loved to look up at the stars. She read every astronomy book in the public library. Her teachers told her that science and math weren't "ladylike" subjects, but that didn't stop Nancy Grace. She became an astronomer, studying stars and seeking answers about the universe. She became the chief of astronomy at NASA. And she led a team of scientists to plan and build the Hubble Space Telescope, the most significant advance in her field in centuries.
Nancy Grace Roman's story is a reminder to all of us: do what you love, and keep looking up.
| SKU | 120629 |
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| ISBN | 9780807502969 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 32 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Picture Books |
| Additional Contributor | Louise Pigott |
| Primary Contributor | Laura Gehl |
| Age Groups | Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9 |
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |