Astronomy : cool women in space

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The work Astronomy : cool women in space represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in St. Catharines Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Astronomy : cool women in space

Title remainder

cool women in space

Statement of responsibility

Anita Yasuda ; illustrated by Lena Chandhok

Title variation

Cool women in space

Creator

• Yasuda, Anita

Contributor

• Chandhok, Lena, 1987-

Subject

• Astronomy
• Women astronomers

Language

eng

Summary

In "Astronomy: Cool Women in Space," 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. Most people have heard of Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking, but have you heard of Maria Mitchell or Caroline Herschel? For many decades, female astronomers have been defining the field by making discoveries that changed the human relationship with space. "Astronomy: Cool Women in Space" will introduce young readers to three women who are bringing the science of astronomy forward and inspiring the next generation of astronomers. The primary sources, essentials questions, and knowledge connections within "Astronomy: Cool Women in Space" encourage both boys and girls to explore our celestial world while being inspired to ask what role they might play in the next discovery

Member of

• Girls in science

Biography type

contains biographical information

Cataloging source

HBP

Dewey number

520.92/2

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 9-12

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Girls in science

Target audience

juvenile