The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Roy, Katherine, illustrator.
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustratations ; 24 x 29 cm
Status
Summary
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Easy | E STEM LARSON | On Shelf |
| CCL - Douglas - Easy Nonfiction | E B PAY | On Shelf |
| Campbell Co. Public Library - Easy | E LAR K. | On Shelf |
| Fremont Co. - Riverton - Juvenile Collection | PEOPLE LARSON | On Shelf |
| Fremont School District - Dubois - Juvenile Nonfiction | E 520.92 LARSON | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"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.
Reading Level
Ages 5-8.,Chronicle Books.
Reading Level
Grades 2-3.,Chronicle Books.
Reading Level
AD 930 L,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, 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, 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 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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