Bibliograph

She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer, written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Type

Label

She caught the light, Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer, written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [33])

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 4-8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

She caught the light

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1231533796

Responsibility statement

written by Kathryn Lasky ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Sub title

Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer

Summary

"Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life's work. Mina became an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it. Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe that paved the way for astronomers. Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky shares her incredible true story." -- Amazon.comPresents the life of Scottish-born astronomer Williamina Stevens Fleming and how her work chipped away at sexist barriers of the late nineteenth century

Target audience

primary

Classification