Bibliograph

She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer, written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

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She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer, written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [33])

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

She caught the light

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Sub title

Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer

Summary

"Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life's work. Mina became an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. 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. Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky shares her incredible true story." -- Amazon.comFrom 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. For stargazers and trailblazers everywhere!

Target audience

primary

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