Girl Who Dreamed of Space

The Story of Eileen Collins, NASA's First Female Pilot and Commander

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

229 kr

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Big dreams are worth pursuing, no matter where you start.Discover the inspiring true story of Eileen Collins—the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and the first woman to command a NASA mission.Long before she made history, Eileen was just a regular kid. She wasn’t the best student or the most confident kid in class, and she often doubted herself. But deep inside, she carried a dream of traveling to space—even at a time when women weren’t allowed to become astronauts.Through determination, courage, and years of hard work, Eileen kept moving forward, one step at a time, until she achieved what once seemed impossible.Perfect for young readers who love space, science, and stories about real-life heroes, this uplifting picture book celebrates perseverance, self-belief, and the many different paths that can lead to success.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2027-03-02
Mått257 x 260 x 9 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor48
FörlagSourcebooks, Inc
IllustratörDaniel Egneus
ISBN9781464239984

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Melissa Trempe has swum with sharks, explored a glacier, and hiked a volcano, but she has yet to travel to outer space. She’s the author of The Girl Who Dreamed of Space and co-author of Ladybug Launch: Inspired by a True Story of Chinitas in Space. As a former educator, she loves connecting with readers at school visits and hopes to make the world a better place one book at a time. Find out where she’ll be next, download a free teacher guide, and discover fun activities related to her books at MelissaTrempe.com.Daniel's beautiful illustrations have a dreamlike quality and his picture books are multi-award winning. Originally from Sweden, now based in Athens, Daniel creates his artwork using a variety of mediums including watercolour, gouache, crayons, paper cut-outs, stencils and Photoshop. Select clients include: Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Egmont, Hodder Headline, Penguin, Bonnier, Folio Society, Oxford University Press.