A full-color picture book biography about Bonnie Dunbar, a young girl
who made her dream of going to space a reality through hard work and
determination--includes several hands-on science experiments for
real-world learning connections.
When Bonnie Dunbar spotted Sputnik traveling across the sky from where
she stood on her family's farm, she knew that's what she wanted to do
when she got older. In Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut,
readers ages 5 to 8 learn about the hard work Bonnie tackled throughout
her life to make it aboard NASA's space shuttle Challenger. From
planting crops and driving the tractor on her family's homestead to
devouring all the books she possibly could to applying to NASA three
times, Bonnie refused to give up! All her hard work and passion for
science led her to a job that launched her into the stars as an
astronaut.
- In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter
real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to
make a difference, and excited about collaborating with team members.
- Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline,
simple STEM projects, such as drawing a scene from another planet, and a
glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8.
- Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture
book!
About Picture Book Biography books and Nomad Press
Space Adventurer is part of a set of four books in the Picture
Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of science to young
children and makes career connections in different STEM fields. The
other titles in this series include Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey,
Paleontologist; Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer; and
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist.
Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Biography series bring
real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with
dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick activities that
reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are encouraged
to expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist, artist, explorer,
and innovator by meeting women, people of color, and other minorities in
the profession. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in
factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative,
and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook
formats.
