astronomers

Readers learn about stars, including their movement and composition.

Provides brief biographical profiles of great scientists in the chemical, Earth, and space sciences, with information about each scientist's life and contributions to their field. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Discusses the life and discoveries of astronomer Johannes Kepler.

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of astronomer Edwin Hubble.

"Once upon a time there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes, and was little more than a servant to her family. Until, one day, an invitation arrived. It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning--a place where Caroline's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball. From humble beginnings and in spite of many obstacles, Caroline Herschel and her brother William developed and built the best telescope in the world--in their back yard! Together they went on to discover a new planet, new moons, and vast arrays of unknown nebulae and comets. From a child who seemed doomed to a life of servitude, Caroline grew into a woman recognized by kings and queens--and a scientist whose work and discoveries continue to shine today. Pamela S. Turner and Vivien Mildenberger invite readers into Caroline Herschel's true Cinderella story in this inspiring account of the transformative power of curiosity and the magic-better than any fairytale-of science"--Provided by publisher.

An aging astronomer and a scientist are forced to evacuate after receiving catastrophic news, but then discover a mysterious child along the way and are forced to wonder, as the airwaves close, if they'll ever make it home.

"Readers blast off on an exciting adventure in this book about the women who defined space travel. They'll discover the changemakers who created new technology, piloted spacecraft, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Maria Mitchell's curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a young woman, winning an award from the King of Denmark for being the first person to discover a new comet using a telescope. Now famous as "the lady astronomer," Maria went on to become a professional astronomer, an unheard of achievement for a woman in the 19th century. She was the first woman to get any kind of government job when she was hired by the United States Naval Observatory. Then as the first woman astronomy professor in the world, Maria used her position at Vassar College to teach young women to set their sights on the sky, training new generations of female astronomers.