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Born on October 3, 1951, in Paterson, New Jersey, Sullivan developed an early interest in science and exploration.

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She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1973, and later obtained a Ph.D. in Geology from Dalhousie University in 1978.

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She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1973, and later obtained a Ph.D. in Geology from Dalhousie University in 1978.

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Dr. Kathryn Sullivan: Sullivan served as payload commander for STS-45, the first Spacelab mission dedicated to NASA's Mission to Planet Earth. Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, a veteran of three space shuttle flights, made history on STS-41G as the first American woman to walk in space.

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Growing STEM: Dr. Kathy Sullivan – explorer of space and the ocean

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In addition to her historic spacewalk, Sullivan flew on two other Space Shuttle missions: STS-31 in 1990 and STS-45 in 1992.

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In addition to her historic spacewalk, Sullivan flew on two other Space Shuttle missions: STS-31 in 1990 and STS-45 in 1992.

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Sullivan was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978 and completed her training in 1979.

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Sullivan was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978 and completed her training in 1979.

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Sullivan lent her voice to the character Dr. Scott in the animated series "The Magic School Bus Rides Again." Her appearance in popular media showcases her versatility beyond her scientific and academic pursuits.

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Sullivan's leadership and oceanography expertise have contributed significantly to understanding Earth's oceans and climate. She has held various academic and advisory positions related to oceanography and climate science.

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As a space enthusiast, Sullivan may have a soft spot for the iconic Star Wars franchise. She may enjoy watching the movies, collecting memorabilia, or attending fan conventions.

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Dr. Sullivan is not just an accomplished scientist and astronaut; she's also musically inclined. She plays the guitar and has been known to perform at various events.

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In addition to her achievements as an astronaut, Sullivan holds a pilot license. Flying planes is yet another way she indulges her adventurous spirit and love for exploration.

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After leaving NASA, Sullivan pursued a career in oceanography. She served as the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1993 to 1996, where she focused on environmental and scientific research related to the Earth's oceans.

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Sullivan may have some hidden talents or hobbies that are lesser-known to the public. Whether it's cooking, gardening, or something entirely unexpected, discovering these hidden talents adds depth to her personality.

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After spending a total of 532 hours in space, Dr. Sullivan left NASA in 1993 to take a series of distinguished positions, first as chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and now as administrator of NOAA since early 2013. In between NOAA stints, she spent ten years as president and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, and five years as the first director of the Battelle Center for Mathematics and Science Education Policy at Ohio State University. She is prominently involved in all aspects of environmental sciences research, focusing on global environmental intelligence and climate change.

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Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has traveled from outer space to the bottom of the ocean, covering more vertical miles than anyone on the planet.

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Throughout her career, Sullivan has been a strong advocate for STEM education and the advancement of women in science and engineering fields.

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Throughout her career, Sullivan has been a strong advocate for STEM education and the advancement of women in science and engineering fields.

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In addition to her work as an astronaut and scientist, Sullivan is an accomplished author, having published several books and articles on topics ranging from space exploration to oceanography.

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By: Carmella Van Vleet and Dr. Kathy Sullivan / Illustrated by: Nicole Wong
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For the child who says, \"I wonder. . .\"
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Kathy Sullivan wanted to go everywhere. She wanted to explore and do exciting things that girls weren't supposed to be able to do.
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She liked fishing and swimming; flying planes and studying science. That's what she liked and that's what she decided to do with her life. She eventually became a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space. Kathy wanted to see the whole world and so she did: from space!
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Backmatter includes further information about Dr. Sullivan and her career, as well as other famous firsts made by women astronauts.
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If you like this book, you'll enjoy these:
Eight Days Gone
Amelia to Zora: Twenty-six Women Who Changed the World
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Look Inside
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Author & Illustrator
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Carmella Van Vleet is the author of many hands-on science and history books and the middle-grade novel Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Big, Fat Quitter (Holiday House). She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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Read more about Carmella.
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Dr. Kathy Sullivan, author
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Dr. Kathy Sullivan was one of the first six women selected to join the NASA astronaut corps and holds the distinction of being the firs American woman to walk in space. She lives in Washington, DC.
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Read more about Dr. Sullivan.
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Nicole Wong, illustrator
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Nicole Wong has illustrated many books, including No Monkeys, No Chocolate; Maxwell's Mountain; Wild Rose's Weaving (Tanglewood Press); and \"L\" Is for Library (Upstart Books). Nicole lives in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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Read more about Nicole.
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Editorial Reviews
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Kirkus Reviews
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This biography of Kathy Sullivan joins the ranks of picture books about women who have taken to the air.
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Her name is not familiar to most people, yet her achievements were major. As a child, she dreamed of having a pocketful of airplane tickets so she could see the whole world. Unlike her female friends, she wanted to be an adventurer, like a spy or a diplomat. She ignored the taunts (\"Girls don't like those jobs\"), and when she was a teenager, she learned to be a pilot. Attractive watercolor-and-ink illustrations visually use alternating, double-page spreads to show how, throughout her childhood and young adulthood, her determination became the impetus for her adult challenges. This back-and-forth perspective, between childhood and adulthood, is effective for the age group. In 1978, she became one of the first six women selected to join NASA, and she was the first American woman to walk in space, in 1984. Notes, each a full page long, from the author and Sullivan herself encompass her adventurous spirit and encourage girls to \"set big goals.\" Concluding thumbnail biographies profile 13 other woman astronauts, including Sally Ride, Kalpana Chawla, Mae Jemison, and Ellen Ochoa.
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This welcome addition to the field of female fliers will be informative as well as inspirational for girls.
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Publishers Weekly
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Astronaut Sullivan collaborates with Van Vleet to recount her path to becoming the first American woman to walk in space, while aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1984. In one scene, a young Sullivan dives into a lake, while on the following spread she's seen working on deep-sea-submersibles as an adult. Wong's lemony ink-and-watercolor illustrations picture Sullivan as calm and curious, and her decision to pursue exactly what interests her (\"I know what I love, and I'm just going to follow that compass\") may encourage readers to give more credence to their own aspirations. Extensive endnotes offer additional details about Sullivan's life and accomplishments, as well as those of other pioneering female astronauts.
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Booklist
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This biographical picture book presents astronaut Kathy Sullivan, who, in 1984, became \"the first American woman to walk in space.\" Double-page spreads featuring scenes from her youth alternate with those showing her adult years, while the succinct text uses thematic links to draw pairs of illustrations together. For instance, on one spread Kathy is doing a cannonball dive into the pool, while on the next she is an astronaut doing underwater training. Learning to fly, teenage Kathy looks at the dials in the cockpit of a plane, while the next page shows astronaut Kathy studying a larger, more complex instrument panel. Though occasionally a bit static, the ink-and-watercolor illustrations do a good job showing Sullivan growing up. Readers wanting more information will find \"A Note from Kathy\" appended along with biographical information about Sullivan and paragraphs introducing other notable women in space. An attractive introduction to an American astronaut.
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School Library Journal
\nA picture book biography of Sullivan, the first woman to do an extravehicular activity--more commonly known as a space walk--during her 1984 mission on the Challenger. Whimsical illustrations alternate between Sullivan as a young girl looking over her father's blueprints, daydreaming about seeing the world, and learning to fly and Sullivan as an adult training at NASA and riding the launch into space. The text supplies a subtle dose of girl power as readers witness Kathy succeeding despite sexist statements from friends and adults, such as \"Girls don't like those jobs\" and \"Girls are supposed to teachers or nurses or moms.\" Back matter includes a note from Sullivan about how she dreaded being asked, \"What do you want to be when you grow up?,\" as well as a short essay with more information on her and other female space pioneers. However, only American women are featured here; others, such as Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, are not mentioned. The simple text makes this volume a good option for a group read-aloud during a unit on space or Women's History Month, but there may not be enough substance here for school reports. VERDICT A wonderful and inspiring addition to biography and space collections.
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NSTA Recommends
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Kathy Sullivan is a heroic and brave role model for students to study. The book To the Stars: The First American Woman to Walk in Space, takes readers on a fascinating, colorful adventure through Kathy's life and her time as an astronaut. With beautiful illustrations and easy to understand language, young readers will be able to enjoy learning about this amazing woman. The story encourages readers to reach for the stars and to follow their own dreams. This biography provides lots of insight and information about Kathy and even provides additional information and a note from Kathy at the end of the book.This book would be a welcomed addition to a lower elementary classroom and is sure to catch readers eyes.
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Page count: 40
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The First American Woman to Walk in Space\n

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By: Carmella Van Vleet and Dr. Kathy Sullivan / Illustrated by: Nicole Wong
\n\n
For the child who says, \"I wonder. . .\"
\n\n
Kathy Sullivan wanted to go everywhere. She wanted to explore and do exciting things that girls weren't supposed to be able to do.
\n
She liked fishing and swimming; flying planes and studying science. That's what she liked and that's what she decided to do with her life. She eventually became a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space. Kathy wanted to see the whole world and so she did: from space!
\n
Backmatter includes further information about Dr. Sullivan and her career, as well as other famous firsts made by women astronauts.
\n\n
\n
If you like this book, you'll enjoy these:
Eight Days Gone
Amelia to Zora: Twenty-six Women Who Changed the World
\n
\n [TABS]\n
Look Inside
\n

\n\n
Author & Illustrator
\n
Carmella Van Vleet is the author of many hands-on science and history books and the middle-grade novel Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Big, Fat Quitter (Holiday House). She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
\n
Read more about Carmella.
\n
\n
Dr. Kathy Sullivan, author
\n
Dr. Kathy Sullivan was one of the first six women selected to join the NASA astronaut corps and holds the distinction of being the firs American woman to walk in space. She lives in Washington, DC.
\n
Read more about Dr. Sullivan.
\n
\n
Nicole Wong, illustrator
\n
Nicole Wong has illustrated many books, including No Monkeys, No Chocolate; Maxwell's Mountain; Wild Rose's Weaving (Tanglewood Press); and \"L\" Is for Library (Upstart Books). Nicole lives in Fall River, Massachusetts.
\n
Read more about Nicole.
\n\n
Editorial Reviews
\n
\n
Kirkus Reviews
\n
This biography of Kathy Sullivan joins the ranks of picture books about women who have taken to the air.
\n
Her name is not familiar to most people, yet her achievements were major. As a child, she dreamed of having a pocketful of airplane tickets so she could see the whole world. Unlike her female friends, she wanted to be an adventurer, like a spy or a diplomat. She ignored the taunts (\"Girls don't like those jobs\"), and when she was a teenager, she learned to be a pilot. Attractive watercolor-and-ink illustrations visually use alternating, double-page spreads to show how, throughout her childhood and young adulthood, her determination became the impetus for her adult challenges. This back-and-forth perspective, between childhood and adulthood, is effective for the age group. In 1978, she became one of the first six women selected to join NASA, and she was the first American woman to walk in space, in 1984. Notes, each a full page long, from the author and Sullivan herself encompass her adventurous spirit and encourage girls to \"set big goals.\" Concluding thumbnail biographies profile 13 other woman astronauts, including Sally Ride, Kalpana Chawla, Mae Jemison, and Ellen Ochoa.
\n
This welcome addition to the field of female fliers will be informative as well as inspirational for girls.
\n
\n
\n
Publishers Weekly
\n
Astronaut Sullivan collaborates with Van Vleet to recount her path to becoming the first American woman to walk in space, while aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1984. In one scene, a young Sullivan dives into a lake, while on the following spread she's seen working on deep-sea-submersibles as an adult. Wong's lemony ink-and-watercolor illustrations picture Sullivan as calm and curious, and her decision to pursue exactly what interests her (\"I know what I love, and I'm just going to follow that compass\") may encourage readers to give more credence to their own aspirations. Extensive endnotes offer additional details about Sullivan's life and accomplishments, as well as those of other pioneering female astronauts.
\n
\n\n
Booklist
\n
This biographical picture book presents astronaut Kathy Sullivan, who, in 1984, became \"the first American woman to walk in space.\" Double-page spreads featuring scenes from her youth alternate with those showing her adult years, while the succinct text uses thematic links to draw pairs of illustrations together. For instance, on one spread Kathy is doing a cannonball dive into the pool, while on the next she is an astronaut doing underwater training. Learning to fly, teenage Kathy looks at the dials in the cockpit of a plane, while the next page shows astronaut Kathy studying a larger, more complex instrument panel. Though occasionally a bit static, the ink-and-watercolor illustrations do a good job showing Sullivan growing up. Readers wanting more information will find \"A Note from Kathy\" appended along with biographical information about Sullivan and paragraphs introducing other notable women in space. An attractive introduction to an American astronaut.
\n\n
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School Library Journal
\nA picture book biography of Sullivan, the first woman to do an extravehicular activity--more commonly known as a space walk--during her 1984 mission on the Challenger. Whimsical illustrations alternate between Sullivan as a young girl looking over her father's blueprints, daydreaming about seeing the world, and learning to fly and Sullivan as an adult training at NASA and riding the launch into space. The text supplies a subtle dose of girl power as readers witness Kathy succeeding despite sexist statements from friends and adults, such as \"Girls don't like those jobs\" and \"Girls are supposed to teachers or nurses or moms.\" Back matter includes a note from Sullivan about how she dreaded being asked, \"What do you want to be when you grow up?,\" as well as a short essay with more information on her and other female space pioneers. However, only American women are featured here; others, such as Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, are not mentioned. The simple text makes this volume a good option for a group read-aloud during a unit on space or Women's History Month, but there may not be enough substance here for school reports. VERDICT A wonderful and inspiring addition to biography and space collections.
\n
\n
NSTA Recommends
\n
Kathy Sullivan is a heroic and brave role model for students to study. The book To the Stars: The First American Woman to Walk in Space, takes readers on a fascinating, colorful adventure through Kathy's life and her time as an astronaut. With beautiful illustrations and easy to understand language, young readers will be able to enjoy learning about this amazing woman. The story encourages readers to reach for the stars and to follow their own dreams. This biography provides lots of insight and information about Kathy and even provides additional information and a note from Kathy at the end of the book.This book would be a welcomed addition to a lower elementary classroom and is sure to catch readers eyes.
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Downloadables
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Download the Cover
\n
Download the Educator's Guide
\n\n
Details
\n
Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-58089-644-3
\n
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-645-0
\n
E-book
ISBN: 978-1-60734-852-8 EPUB
ISBN: 978-1-60734-853-5 PDF

\n
Ages: 5-8
Page count: 40
10 x 8
\n
Correlated to Common Core State Standards:
English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade 2. Standards 1-6, 10
English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade 3. Standards 1-5, 10
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Carmella Van Vleet is the author of many hands-on science and history books and the middle-grade novel Eliza Bing Is (Not) a Big, Fat Quitter (Holiday House). She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Read more about Carmella.
Dr. Kathy Sullivan, author
Dr. Kathy Sullivan was one of the first six women selected to join the NASA astronaut corps and holds the distinction of being the firs American woman to walk in space. She lives in Washington, DC.

Read more about Dr. Sullivan.
Nicole Wong, illustrator
Nicole Wong has illustrated many books, including No Monkeys, No Chocolate; Maxwell's Mountain; Wild Rose's Weaving (Tanglewood Press); and "L" Is for Library (Upstart Books). Nicole lives in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Read more about Nicole.

Kirkus Reviews
This biography of Kathy Sullivan joins the ranks of picture books about women who have taken to the air.

Her name is not familiar to most people, yet her achievements were major. As a child, she dreamed of having a pocketful of airplane tickets so she could see the whole world. Unlike her female friends, she wanted to be an adventurer, like a spy or a diplomat. She ignored the taunts ("Girls don't like those jobs"), and when she was a teenager, she learned to be a pilot. Attractive watercolor-and-ink illustrations visually use alternating, double-page spreads to show how, throughout her childhood and young adulthood, her determination became the impetus for her adult challenges. This back-and-forth perspective, between childhood and adulthood, is effective for the age group. In 1978, she became one of the first six women selected to join NASA, and she was the first American woman to walk in space, in 1984. Notes, each a full page long, from the author and Sullivan herself encompass her adventurous spirit and encourage girls to "set big goals." Concluding thumbnail biographies profile 13 other woman astronauts, including Sally Ride, Kalpana Chawla, Mae Jemison, and Ellen Ochoa.

This welcome addition to the field of female fliers will be informative as well as inspirational for girls.

Publishers Weekly
Astronaut Sullivan collaborates with Van Vleet to recount her path to becoming the first American woman to walk in space, while aboard the Challenger shuttle in 1984. In one scene, a young Sullivan dives into a lake, while on the following spread she's seen working on deep-sea-submersibles as an adult. Wong's lemony ink-and-watercolor illustrations picture Sullivan as calm and curious, and her decision to pursue exactly what interests her ("I know what I love, and I'm just going to follow that compass") may encourage readers to give more credence to their own aspirations. Extensive endnotes offer additional details about Sullivan's life and accomplishments, as well as those of other pioneering female astronauts.

Booklist

This biographical picture book presents astronaut Kathy Sullivan, who, in 1984, became "the first American woman to walk in space." Double-page spreads featuring scenes from her youth alternate with those showing her adult years, while the succinct text uses thematic links to draw pairs of illustrations together. For instance, on one spread Kathy is doing a cannonball dive into the pool, while on the next she is an astronaut doing underwater training. Learning to fly, teenage Kathy looks at the dials in the cockpit of a plane, while the next page shows astronaut Kathy studying a larger, more complex instrument panel. Though occasionally a bit static, the ink-and-watercolor illustrations do a good job showing Sullivan growing up. Readers wanting more information will find "A Note from Kathy" appended along with biographical information about Sullivan and paragraphs introducing other notable women in space. An attractive introduction to an American astronaut.

School Library Journal A picture book biography of Sullivan, the first woman to do an extravehicular activity--more commonly known as a space walk--during her 1984 mission on the Challenger. Whimsical illustrations alternate between Sullivan as a young girl looking over her father's blueprints, daydreaming about seeing the world, and learning to fly and Sullivan as an adult training at NASA and riding the launch into space. The text supplies a subtle dose of girl power as readers witness Kathy succeeding despite sexist statements from friends and adults, such as "Girls don't like those jobs" and "Girls are supposed to teachers or nurses or moms." Back matter includes a note from Sullivan about how she dreaded being asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?," as well as a short essay with more information on her and other female space pioneers. However, only American women are featured here; others, such as Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, are not mentioned. The simple text makes this volume a good option for a group read-aloud during a unit on space or Women's History Month, but there may not be enough substance here for school reports. VERDICT A wonderful and inspiring addition to biography and space collections.

NSTA Recommends
Kathy Sullivan is a heroic and brave role model for students to study. The book To the Stars: The First American Woman to Walk in Space, takes readers on a fascinating, colorful adventure through Kathy's life and her time as an astronaut. With beautiful illustrations and easy to understand language, young readers will be able to enjoy learning about this amazing woman. The story encourages readers to reach for the stars and to follow their own dreams. This biography provides lots of insight and information about Kathy and even provides additional information and a note from Kathy at the end of the book.This book would be a welcomed addition to a lower elementary classroom and is sure to catch readers eyes.

Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-58089-644-3

Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-58089-645-0

E-book
ISBN: 978-1-60734-852-8 EPUB
ISBN: 978-1-60734-853-5 PDF

Ages: 5-8
Page count: 40
10 x 8

Correlated to Common Core State Standards:
English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade 2. Standards 1-6, 10
English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade 3. Standards 1-5, 10

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Marilyn Sanchez: I am a Mom to a teen and two huskies, I was born in Cuba and raised in Miami. Business owner and photographer for 20 years. Passionate about detective shows and traveling to new places with my family. Furthering my career by pursuing a degree in psychology. My goal is to become a Couple's Therapist.

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Sullivan became the first American woman to perform a spacewalk high above Earth. She continued to break boundaries after NASA as the first woman to dive to lowest point on Earth, to Challenger Deep inside the Mariana Trench.

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My name is Adriana Gonzalez-Pedroso. I am currently in my last semester at MDC. I plan on continuing my education to pursue a masters degree as a Chemistry major, and one day become a Pediatric Dentist. I was born and raised in Miami, but my family is from Cuba. My favorite pastimes include hanging out with friends and going to the beach.

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I am currently in my last semester in MDC, I plan to continue my studies. I would like in the future to do something related to movies/TV shows since I have always been interested in how things work in the industry. I was born and raised in Miami, my family is from Cuba and Spain. One of my favorite things to do has to be to travel with my family I have the best memories of traveling with my family. I also love hanging out with my dog, listening to music and just chilling with family and friends.

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I am Katherine Miranda, a filmmaker from Venezuela living in the US! This is my last semester at MDC, but I already started taking classes at FIU as a Digital Communications Major! -- I look forward to create beautiful pieces of work and enhance my storytelling skills. If you ever need a movie recommendation, I am the perfect person for that!