Always Looking Up
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Always Looking Up

Written by Laura Gehl · Illustrated by Louise Pigott and Alex Oxton

Part of the She Made History series

A determined astronomer defies odds to lead NASA's Hubble project.

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32 pages· AD920L
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Bookroo's summary

Nancy Grace Roman, despite weak eyesight and societal barriers, defies expectations to lead NASA's Hubble Space Telescope project. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and a milestone in astronomy. Can passion and determination overcome societal constraints? Discover the inspiring story of a woman who dared to reach for the stars.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD920L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
October 1, 2019
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807502969

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