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Caroline’s Comets: A True Story

Emily Arnold McCully, illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully

This biography traces Caroline Herschel’s path from household work in her family home to astronomical work alongside her brother William in eighteenth-century England. She assisted him with telescopes, observations, and records while also managing many domestic responsibilities. Caroline made discoveries of her own, including a comet that brought her recognition as the first professional woman scientist. Excerpts from her autobiography appear in the text, alongside a note, bibliography, glossary, and timeline.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
History · Science · Space And Astronomy · Women And Girls
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
June 23, 2020
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780823446766
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2018Biography and Autobiography
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