Ellen Takes Flight

Inspire the next generation with the incredible true story of Ellen Ochoa.

Young Ellen loved to learn, and her curiosity took her all the way to the stars! Ellen Takes Flight is the beautifully illustrated, award-winning picture-book biography of the first Latina in space. Long before she was soaring aboard the space shuttle Discovery or serving as the director of the Johnson Space Center, Ellen was an accomplished engineer and inventor who never stopped pushing boundaries.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Award-Winning STEM Book: Officially recognized as a National Science Teaching Association Best STEM Book and a Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year.
• Empowering Message: A perfect read for aspiring young scientists, engineers, and anyone who dreams of breaking barriers.
• Real-World History: Showcases the hard work, resilience, and brilliance required to become a NASA astronaut and mission specialist.

Get ready to launch into a story of perseverance and discovery that will leave young readers reaching for the stars.

🌟 Looking for the ultimate gift?
Pair this inspiring book with our Inspiring Women Series: Ellen Ochoa Barbie Doll to give the young explorer in your life the complete experience!

🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:

"Representation in STEM is so incredibly important. When kids see someone who comes from a similar background achieving monumental things like commanding a spacecraft, it fundamentally changes what they believe is possible for themselves. Ellen Ochoa is an absolute trailblazer, and this book captures her spirit perfectly. It’s an essential addition to any young explorer's bookshelf."