From Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes a nonfiction picture book about the stars Lasky tells the inspiring true story of Astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman.
Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it.
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Mina became an Astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. --Publishers WeeklyEver since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life\'s work. --School Library Journal This picture book biography illuminates how Williamina\'s] work chipped away at sexist barriers of the late 19th century. --Kirkus ReviewsA compelling story and a fine addition to STEM studies.
For stargazers and trailblazers everywhere Both an intriguing introduction to astronomy and an involving tale of a strong woman who overcame adversity.
From Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes a nonfiction picture book about the stars Lasky tells the inspiring true story of Astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman.
Julianna Swaney is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines.
This is a captivating picture book that centers around women and empowerment, perfect for Women\'s History Month and to be shared alongside such powerful titles as Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton.
Kathryn Lasky\'s nonfiction book Sugaring Time was a Newbery Honor Book, and the books she authored in the Dear America and Royal Diaries series have sold over 3 million copies.
Use this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about women and STEM.
Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky shares her incredible true story.
Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it.
Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe that paved the way for astronomers.
Mina became an Astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes.
For stargazers and trailblazers everywhere Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life\'s work.
From Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes a nonfiction picture book about the stars Lasky tells the inspiring true story of Astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman
