Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about
women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Kalpana
Chawla!
Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a
career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career
options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree
and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education
before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to
space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster,
she continues to inspire girls in India and around the world to pursue
their dreams of spaceflight.
In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani,
readers learn about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla--and how she
persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white
illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in
Kalpana Chawla's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women
into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series,
featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple
Grandin, Malala Yousafzai, and more!