Astronomy : cool women in space

Astronomy Cool women in space

Anita Yasuda

Book - 2015

Young readers will be inspired by stories of women who have made great strides in a field that takes courage, persistence, and creativity to pursue. Primary sources, essentials questions, and knowledge connections encourage both boys and girls to ask what role they might play in the next astronomical discovery.

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Subjects
Roman, Nancy Grace, > 1925- > Juvenile literature.
Aderin, Maggie > Juvenile literature.
Ghez, Andrea Mia, > 1965- > Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers > Juvenile literature.
Astronomy > Juvenile literature.
Published
White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Anita Yasuda (author)
Other Authors
Lena Chandhok, 1987- (illustrator)
Item Description
"Inspires interest in STEM"--back cover.
Physical Description
106 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical resources and index.
ISBN
9781619303263
9781619303300
  • Look up!
  • A short story about a huge space
  • Nancy Grace Roman
  • Maggie Aderin-Pocock
  • Andrea Ghez.
Review by Booklist Review

The women featured in this Girls in Science series share more than a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. Starting at a young age all were discouraged from pursuing paths in STEM fields. These books seek to rectify this oversight by encouraging today's girls to consider special topics in science and technology. Each begins with a brief definition and historical overview of the topic before focusing on the lives, careers, successes, and influences of three distinguished women scientists or engineers. Astronomy: Cool Women in Space highlights Nancy Grace Roman, also known as the mother of Hubble for her role in the development of the Hubble Space Telescope; Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a black British planetary scientist, educator, and presenter on the show The Sky at Night; and Andrea Ghez, an astronomer and physicist who researches black holes. Numerous sidebars include further background information, mini profiles of more prominent females in STEM, and thought-provoking questions. A worthy addition to STEM collections.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2015 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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