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Kathryn Lasky

She Caught the Light

Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer

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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. For stargazers and trailblazers everywhere!Both an intriguing introduction to astronomy and an involving tale of a strong woman who overcame adversity.” —Kirkus ReviewsA compelling story and a fine addition to STEM studies.” -School Library Journal This picture book biography illuminates how [Williamina's] work chipped away at sexist barriers of the late 19th century.”… Mehr

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Weitere Autoren: Swaney, Julianna (Illustr.)
  • ISBN: 978-0-06-284930-4
  • EAN: 9780062849304
  • Produktnummer: 33883278
  • Verlag: Harper Collins (US)
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
  • Seitenangabe: 40 S.
  • Sonstiges: Ab 4 - 8 J.

Über den Autor


Kathryn Lasky is a New York Times bestselling author of many children’s and young adult books, which include her Tangled in Time series; her bestselling series Guardians of Ga’Hoole, which was made into the Warner Bros. movie Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole; and her picture book Sugaring Time, awarded a Newbery Honor. She has twice won the National Jewish Book Award, for her novel The Night Journey and her picture book Marven of the Great North Woods. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband. www.kathrynlasky.comJulianna Swaney is an illustrator whose delicate watercolor paintings are inspired by whimsical details of daily life and a childhood spent outside in nature. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines, Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America’s Children by Monica Kulling, and She Caught the Light by Kathryn Lasky. In her free time Julianna loves studying history and especially learning about women who pushed the boundaries of their times. She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.juliannaswaney.com

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