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Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

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Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

By Laura Gehl

Illustrated by Louise Pigott, Alex Oxton

This empowering picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles like weak eyesight and teachers who discouraged women from pursuing astronomy to lead the NASA team that built the Hubble Space Telescope. A testament to women in scientific careers and a record of an important NASA milestone, this story—more than anything—is a reminder to all of us: do what you love, and keep looking up.

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