"A picture book biography of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles such as weakening eyesight and teachers who did not believe astronomy was an appropriate career for a woman to lead the NASA team to build the Hubble Space Telescope. This is the . . . story of a female scientist's triumphs at a time when society discouraged women from pursuing scientific careers. It is also the story of an important milestone in the field of astronomy. But more than anything, it is a reminder to all of us: do what you love--and keep looking up"--Provided by publisher.
"Benjamin Banneker wasn't just a scientist. He was also an author, astronomer, and mathematician. Young readers will discover how this self-taught man came to be one of the first important African American intellectuals."--Provided by publisher.
"Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual--a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell's extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America's first professional female astronomer"--Provided by publisher.
In this reader's theater script, Galileo Galilei's work on the telescope puts him in trouble with the Roman Catholic Church. Includes performance tips, a glossary, a poem, and a song.
What is it like to travel into space? Very few people have ever taken this exciting tour. Those who have, however, brought back captivating stories of this final frontier. Learn more in Space Explorers, an AV2 media enhanced book.
