{"product_id":"gutsy-girls-go-for-science-astronauts-with-stem-projects-for-kids-paperback","title":"Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts: With STEM Projects for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlicia Klepeis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHui Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it's like on the moon? In \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Au  n-Chancellor--all pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Through hands-on STEM projects such as designing and building space rovers, rockets, and even a model of the International Space Station using inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies, kids gain critical thinking skills just like the ones necessary to succeed in space. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Essential questions, cool facts about female scientists, and links to online resources all reinforce high-level learning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Using a fun narrative style, engaging illustrations combined with photography, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on projects, this book deepens readers' creative thinking skills. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the \u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science\u003c\/strong\u003e set and Nomad Press\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAstronauts is part of a set of four \u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science\u003c\/strong\u003e books that explore career connections for young scientists. The other titles in this series include \u003cem\u003ePaleontologists\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEngineers\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eProgrammers\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomad Press books in the \u003cstrong\u003eGutsy Girls Go for Science\u003c\/strong\u003e series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. 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She received a PhD in computational chemistry from the University of Chicago and is the illustrator of the \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Science for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e set of nonfiction picture books from Nomad Press. She is devoted to bringing joy and science to young readers through fun illustrations! 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