The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of / by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy.
"Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and illustrations by Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light."-- Page [2] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781452172873
- ISBN: 1452172870
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 5-8. Chronicle Books.Grades 2-3. Chronicle Books.AD930L Lexile
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- Subject:
- Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, 1900-1979 > Juvenile literature.
Astronomers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics > Juvenile literature.
Stars > Formation > Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Informational works.
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Available copies
- 35 of 43 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 43 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO PAY (Text) | 37810435813646 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
