Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year

An inspiring look at the scientist who became "The Mother of Hubble."

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 09/04/2025
ISBN: 9780807504550
Pages: 32
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 514440 / Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5