Ellen Ochoa: Astronaut and Engineer

science, engineering, space, NASA, women, inspirational, changemaker, role model, trail blazer, biography. As a girl, Ellen Ochoa didn't dream of going to space. But then she saw Sally Ride do it. This role model inspired Ochoa to apply at NASA. With hard work and perseverance, Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space. Now Ochoa is working to ensure diversity in the next generation of space explorers. Blue Delta Books Biographies are Hi-Lo Books about people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the person's story from childhood throughout their life. Sure to inspire readers, these impactful biographies are each 48 pages long and include a glossary of key vocabulary words.