The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Roy, Katherine (Illustrator), illustrator.
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Lexile measure
AD 930L
Status
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Juvenile Biography
J BIO PAY
1 available
J BIO PAY
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Judy Gay Library - Juvenile Biography | J BIO PAY | Checked Out | June 20, 2024 |
| Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Juvenile Biography | J BIO PAY | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomers -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomers -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Lexile code
AD
Lexile measure
930
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,January 23, 2023
Citation/References
School Library Journal,,January 20, 2023
Citation/References
Kirkus Reviews,,December 01, 2022
Citation/References
Booklist,,February 01, 2023
Description
"This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
5-8,Brodart.
Target Audience
K-3,Brodart.
Target Audience
AD930L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Larson, K. W., & Roy, K. (. (2023). The fire of stars: the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of . Chronicle Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Kirsten W. and Katherine (Illustrator), Roy. 2023. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of. Chronicle Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Kirsten W. and Katherine (Illustrator), Roy. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of Chronicle Books, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Larson, Kirsten W.,, and Katherine (Illustrator) Roy. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of Chronicle Books, 2023.
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