Sumaya Solves the Outer Space Problem (Paperback)

Aisha Ahmed

ISBN 13: 9798875275715

Published by Picture Window Books, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Sumaya's aunt Idman just got her pilot's license and is taking Sumaya on a ride. Sumaya is hoping to fly to the moon! Can she learn enough about air travel to make her wish come true? After Sumaya's aunt Idman earns her pilot's license, Sumaya hopes that Idman can fly her to the moon. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sumaya Solves the Outer Space Problem (Paperback)
• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798875275715
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Rizwan, Hamnah
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

A charming early chapter book for ages 5–7 that explains why you can’t fly an airplane to the moon!

Sumaya’s aunt Idman just got her pilot’s license and is taking Sumaya on a ride. Sumaya is hoping to fly to the moon! Can she learn enough about air travel to make her wish come true?

The Sumaya Solves It series features:

• Charming stories with science themes that are supported by nonfiction information that provides related scientific context.
• A Black girl protagonist with a keen interest in STEM.
• An authentic voice author, Aisha Ahmed, who is a Somali American immigrant with a background in mechanical engineering.

 

About Sumaya Solves It
Eight-year-old Sumaya is curious about the natural world around her. An immigrant from Somalia, she often uses her STEM skills to solve problems and learn more about her new home. What will Sumaya solve next?

About the Author

Aisha Ahmed is a Somali American author with a background in engineering. She was born in East Africa to Somali parents and immigrated to Minnesota as a teenager. Aisha enjoys being out in nature and learning more about the natural world. Aisha also writes stories for older readers.