tyson, neil degrasse

"Describes the life and work of Neil deGrasse Tyson, an astrophysicist, writer, and public advocate for science"--Provided by publisher.

"When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director. Neil has not only found an exciting way to share his love and knowledge of space through his documentaries and podcasts, he's also brought diversity to astrophysics as one of the few African American people in his field. He is a published author, television host, and winner of the prestigious Public Welfare Medal for the role he has played in exciting the public about the wonders of science. [Find out more in this book]"--Provided by publisher.

"When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director. Neil has not only found an exciting way to share his love and knowledge of space through his documentaries and podcasts, he's also brought diversity to astrophysics as one of the few African American people in his field. He is a published author, television host, and winner of the prestigious Public Welfare Medal for the role he has played in exciting the public about the wonders of science. [Find out more in this book]"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

"The author shares 101 letters from people across the globe who have sought him out in search of scientific answers"--OCLC.

This book tells the story of Neil deGrasse Tyson. When Neil was nine years old, he visited the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He found he could learn more about space by studying science. Today Neil is an activist, and educator, and a television personality. He is known as America's science teacher and is now the director of the Hayden Planetarium.

Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, author, podcast and television host, and director of the Hayden Planetarium.

Teaches early readers about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

A picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars!.