{"product_id":"journey-to-the-stars-kalpana-chawla-astronaut","title":"Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful story of hope about a woman who fought against all odds to become the first Indian American female astronaut.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told \"no\" many times in life: \u003cem\u003eNo, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States\u003c\/em\u003e. But Kalpana didn't listen--she was too busy forging her own path to the stars. And after a long journey of dedication, perseverance, and patience, she finally made it to space. Her inspiring story is a powerful reminder for girls all over the world to never, ever give up on their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the true story of the first female Indian American astronaut, \u003cem\u003eJourney to the Stars \u003c\/em\u003edetails the challenges and triumphs of Kalpana Chawla's life up through her first journey into space. Her story is sure to inspire educators and parents interested in encouraging curiosity and a passion for STEM in girls and boys. Backmatter includes an author's note and a timeline of Kalpana's life and awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1506484697\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781506484693\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Wallmark, Laurie, Mirchandani, Raakhee, Ghosh, Maitreyi\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Beaming Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaming Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Feb 2024)","offer_id":46356555890885,"sku":"9781506484693","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781506484693.jpg?v=1781309306","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/journey-to-the-stars-kalpana-chawla-astronaut","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}