Publisher's Synopsis
The New York Public Library and the School Library Journal recommend good books. The highest five-star rating from Amazon.com readers I hope you will be persevering, stick to the end, do things step by step, and keep your feet on the ground. Allen. Dr. Ochoa, like playing the flute since childhood, was influenced by the American female astronaut Sally. After being inspired by Ryder's story, she worked hard along the way, overcame numerous challenges, and became the first Latino female astronaut in history! Race and gender discrimination did not stop Dr. Ochoa from fulfilling his dream. She invented three optical systems and executed them four times.