Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807504550)

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
ISBN-10: 0807504556
ISBN-13: 9780807504550
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Language: English
Published: 09/04/2025
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
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