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Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

reaching for the stars
BiographyChildren's Books
Pages
48
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the inspiring life of Kalpana Chawla, the American astronaut born in India, who journeyed into space twice. This book marks the first biography for children about a South Asian American, celebrating her remarkable achievements and pioneering spirit.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringInformative
Coming of Age

Genres

Biography Children's Books Science

About the author

A
Ai-Ling Louie

Ai-Ling Louie has contributed to educational literature, notably with Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Bronze. She also shares stories of remarkable people, writing biographies such as Yo-Yo and Yeou-Cheng Ma, Vera Wang Queen of Fashion, and Astronaut Kalpana Chawla.