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Hazza Al Mansouri: The Astronaut هزاع المنصوري رائد &#
Paperback
Series: Arab Roots, Global Wings
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 3 2026
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the desert sands to the stars - one boy's dream that changed history.
Meet Hazza Al Mansouri, the little boy from the UAE who gazed at the night sky and dared to dream the impossible.
In this beautifully crafted bilingual story, young readers will follow Hazza's incredible journey - from counting stars in the Liwa desert, to flying jets as the youngest Emirati fighter pilot, to making history as the first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates to reach the International Space Station.
Why families love this book:
✦ Authentic bilingual text in English and Arabic on every page ✦ Inspires children to dream big and work hard ✦ Celebrates Arab achievement and heritage ✦ Simple vocabulary perfect for ages 4-9 ✦ Ideal for read-aloud moments and bedtime stories ✦ A wonderful way to learn about space exploration ✦ Promotes cultural pride and representation
A true story. A real hero. A dream come true.
On September 25, 2019, Hazza Al Mansouri launched into space aboard a Soyuz rocket. He floated among the stars, conducted science experiments, and spoke Arabic from the International Space Station. He showed the world - and every child watching - that no dream is too big.
Perfect for children who love space, planes, adventure, and stories about real-life heroes who never gave up.
Part of the Arab Roots, Global Wings series - inspiring bilingual books that celebrate extraordinary Arab achievers from around the world.
Also in this series: Books featuring Mo Salah, Amal Clooney, Zaha Hadid, Rami Malek, Huda Kattan, Edward Said, and more!
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