(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Ochoa Rap)
Series: Big Words
In 1978, the astronaut program finally accepted women of color, and Ellen Ocohoa was the first Latina to reach outer space. She later served as Director of the Johnson Space Center. Throughout her extraordinary career, she traveled to schools and colleges to encourage Hispanic students to study math and science in order to serve their communities. Recommended for ages 4–8.