Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer - Hardcover
by Laura Gehl
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Laura Gehl, Louise Pigott, Alex OxtonSeries:She Made HistoryTheme:Chronological Period/20th CenturyAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2019-10-01Pages:32
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Albert Whitman & CompanyISBN-13:9780807502969ISBN-10:807502960UPC:9780807502969Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, Women, AstronomySize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.88Product ID:SCQ1K5GDJ5
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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.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Albert Whitman & CompanyISBN-13:9780807502969ISBN-10:807502960UPC:9780807502969Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, Women, AstronomySize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.88Product ID:SCQ1K5GDJ5
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.
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