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A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year
An inspiring look at the scientist who became "The Mother of Hubble." 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.Author: Laura Gehl
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 09/04/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.91h x 7.87w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780807504550
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514440 / Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
About the Author
Gehl, Laura: -
Laura Gehl is the author of more than thirty picture books, board books, and early readers, including Delivery Bear and Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer. She lives with her husband, four children, and large stash of dark chocolate in Chevy Chase, MD. Visit Laura online at LauraGehl.com.
Oxton, Alex: - Alex Oxton grew up in the East Midlands of England and studied Illustration at University. An avid competitive player of real-time strategy games like Starcraft and Age of Empires, she initially set her sights on becoming a video game concept artist, but fell in love with children's book illustration during her studies.Pigott, Louise: - Louise Pigott creates vibrant, detailed, and atmospheric illustrations for children's books and greeting cards that have appeared around the world.Description
A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year
An inspiring look at the scientist who became "The Mother of Hubble." 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.Author: Laura Gehl
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 09/04/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.91h x 7.87w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780807504550
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514440 / Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
About the Author
Gehl, Laura: -
Laura Gehl is the author of more than thirty picture books, board books, and early readers, including Delivery Bear and Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer. She lives with her husband, four children, and large stash of dark chocolate in Chevy Chase, MD. Visit Laura online at LauraGehl.com.
Oxton, Alex: - Alex Oxton grew up in the East Midlands of England and studied Illustration at University. An avid competitive player of real-time strategy games like Starcraft and Age of Empires, she initially set her sights on becoming a video game concept artist, but fell in love with children's book illustration during her studies.Pigott, Louise: - Louise Pigott creates vibrant, detailed, and atmospheric illustrations for children's books and greeting cards that have appeared around the world.
