Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut - Hardcover

$18.99

Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut - Hardcover

Name: Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781506484693
Price: 18.99 USD
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by Laurie Wallmark , Raakhee Mirchandani

$18.99

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by Laurie Wallmark (Author), Raakhee Mirchandani (Author), Maitreyi Ghosh (Illustrator)

A powerful story of hope about a woman who fought against all odds to become the first Indian American female astronaut.

Kalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told "no" many times in life: No, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States. But Kalpana didn't listen--she was too busy forging her own path to the stars. And after a long journey of dedication, perseverance, and patience, she finally made it to space. Her inspiring story is a powerful reminder for girls all over the world to never, ever give up on their dreams.

Based on the true story of the first female Indian American astronaut, Journey to the Stars details the challenges and triumphs of Kalpana Chawla's life up through her first journey into space. Her story is sure to inspire educators and parents interested in encouraging curiosity and a passion for STEM in girls and boys. Backmatter includes an author's note and a timeline of Kalpana's life and awards.

Number of Pages: 40

Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.5 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: February 13, 2024

ISBN	9781506484693
Author	Laurie Wallmark , Raakhee Mirchandani
Publisher	Beaming Books
Genre	Children
Format	Hardcover
Published	February 2024
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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About Raakhee Mirchandani

Raakhee Mirchandani (RaakstarWrites.com) is a journalist, children's book author, activist, and mom. Her work has appeared in Elle, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, Redbook, HuffPo, Moneyish, the New York Post, the New York Daily News, and the Boston Herald, and her books include She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla, Kamala Raised Her Hand, Journey to the Stars, Hair Twins, Super Satya Saves the Day, and My Diwali Light. When she isn't writing or working on her podcast, Raakhee is either organizing her bookshelves, running races to raise money for the fight against pediatric cancer, or styling her very curly hair with new oils and potions. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. You can follow her on Twitter @Raakstar and on Instagram @RaakstarWrites.