Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

by Laura Gehl

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807502960
• ISBN13: 9780807502969
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3