She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer
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She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
She caught the light
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Sub title
Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer
Summary
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! 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. Use this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about women and STEM. This is a captivating picture book that centers on 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
Target audience
juvenile
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