Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
Description
A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year
An inspiring look at the scientist who became "The Mother of Hubble." This empowering picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles like weak eyesight and teachers who discouraged women from pursuing astronomy to lead the NASA team that built the Hubble Space Telescope. A testament to women in scientific careers and a record of an important NASA milestone.Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
October 01, 2019
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.2 X 10.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.88 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780807502969
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About the Author
Laura Gehl is the author of several picture books, including Delivery Bear, and a former science and reading teacher. Louise Pigott creates vibrant, detailed, and atmospheric illustrations for children's books and greeting cards that have appeared around the world. Alex Oxton grew up in the East Midlands of England and studied illustration at university. An avid competitive player of real-time strategy games like Starcraft and Age of Empires, she initially set her sights on becoming a video game concept artist, but fell in love with children's book illustration during her studies.
Reviews
"Gehl clearly conveys her subject's childhood excitement about the cosmos and her determination, 'as fiery as a supernova, ' to learn more and fire up others. An inspiring book about an influential scientist and the allure of the stars."--Kirkus Reviews
A Mighty Girl's 2019 Books of the Year
