astronomers

Tells the life story of Georges Lema?tre, the twentieth-century Belgian priest who became the father of modern cosmology, and chronicles the history of the study of the universe's expansion.

An illustrated biography about Caroline Herschel, astronomer and the first woman paid to be a scientist.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of Scottish astronomer, Williamina Fleming.

"Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was the revolutionary scientific thinker who discovered what stars are made of. But her name is hard to find alongside those of Hubble, Herschel, and other great astronomers . . . tells the story of Payne's life of determination against all the obstacles a patriarchal society erected against her"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and career of astronomer and science writer Carl Sagan.

Discusses what it takes to become an astronomer and work in astronomy.

Presents an illustrated biography of twentieth-century American astronomer Edwin Hubble who determined that there are other galaxies in the Universe beyond the Milky Way.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Sara Seager.

Kate has to move to Hollywood to live with her washed-up silent film star grandfather, she walks into a murder scene and finds herself on the front page. Now, Kate must discover the killer while working on the set of a musical--and falling in love. Will her stars align so she can catch the murderer and live the dream in Old Hollywood? Or will she find that she's just chasing starlight?.

Chronicles the life of Italian scientist, astronomer, and physicist Galileo, discussing the development and influence of his scientific work and discoveries.