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Description
In the mid-1800s, a turbulent time when women were often thought to be unworthy of higher education, Maria Mitchell rose above the prejudices of her day to become America's first professional woman astronomer. This exciting biography tells the story of Maria Mitchell's life, her amazing achievements, and her faith that saw God's handiwork in the heavens.
Product Details
| Publisher | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company |
| Publish Date | October 01, 2003 |
| Pages | 137 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780802852649 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 7.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.6 pounds |
Reviews
"One of those important pieces of history that somehow never made it into textbooks: the story of Maria Mitchell, a self-taught astro-nomer who discovered Comet Mitchell, served as an inspiring teacher, and was the first woman inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences."
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