astronomers

A nonfiction graphic novel which explores the lives of Nicolaus Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, and Galileo Galilei.

Budding astronomer, Abby McCourt, should be over the moon about the upcoming solar eclipse this summer. But she just can't get excited after the events of the Memorial Day barbecue. Her friends are avoiding her, her parents are stressed, and her sister, Blair, has been sent to a treatment facility for her anorexia. When famous astronomer, Dr. Leo Lacamoire comes to town in search for his lost telescope, he enlists the help of Abby, and they set out to solve the mystery.

"A biography of famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and awe-inspiring facts about our universe"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

A picture book biography of the astronomer Ibn Yunus, the first man to calculate when a solar eclipse would occur.

Examines the lives and accomplishments of women scientists in the field of astronomy. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction for young readers to astronomer, surveyor, naturalist, farmer and almanac author, Benjamin Banneker.

Learn about women innovators in the field of space exploration.

"Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate--and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, The Stuff Between the Stars tells Vera's story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars"--Provided by the publisher.

"A lot of people have heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, but many don't know much about the person it's named for. Readers of this illuminating volume will learn all about the man who, in the 1920s, used the largest telescope of the time to discover and learn about other galaxies. This informative biography teaches readers about both history and science. A science project based on Hubble's work invites readers to try their hand at becoming scientists themselves"--Provided by the publisher.