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Cover of The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of

The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of

Kirsten W. Larson

This picture-book biography follows astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne from her science-minded childhood in England to her astronomical study at Harvard. Barriers limited her educational and scientific opportunities, prompting her move to the United States. At twenty-five, during her doctoral research, Payne proved what stars are made of. The book also presents how stars form, with notes, a timeline, and further information about Payne’s accomplishments.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
History · Resilience · Science · Space And Astronomy
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
February 7, 2023
ISBN-13
9781452172873
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2024Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir
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