Maria Mitchell: The Soul of an Astonomer
Beatrice Gormley
(Author)
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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
Price
$24.50
$22.79
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Publish Date
October 01, 2003
Pages
137
Dimensions
7.06 X 9.06 X 0.49 inches | 0.63 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780802852649
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About the Author
Beatrice Gormley has written a number of books for young readers, including several titles in the History's All-Stars series, as well as biographies of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and John McCain. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.
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."
