The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
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Author
Larson, Kirsten W.,
Contributors
Roy, Katherine, illustrator.
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
ISBN
9781452172873, 1452172870
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Thinking Like A Scientist
Women's History Month for Kids
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On Shelf
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ADD - BKC_1jBIO 520 PAYNE C.On Shelf
Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile BiographyJB Payne-Gaposchkin, CeciliaOn Shelf
Bellwood Public Library - Juvenile StacksJB PAYOn Shelf
Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile StacksJP REAL LIFE READS PAYNEOn Shelf
Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile BiographyJ B PAYNEOn Shelf
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LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

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Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustratations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781452172873, 1452172870
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.2, 1 Points
Lexile code
AD
Lexile measure
930

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"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.
Target Audience
Ages 5-8.,Chronicle Books.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3.,Chronicle Books.
Target Audience
AD930L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.2,0.5,551420.

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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. San Francisco: 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 San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2023.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Larson, K. W. and Roy, K. (2023). The fire of stars: the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

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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