She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer
No. of pages 40
Published: 2021
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"She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer" by Kathryn Lasky tells the inspiring story of Williamina Stevens Fleming, a pioneering astronomer in the late 19th century. Born in Edinburgh, Fleming overcame societal barriers and personal challenges to make significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Working at the Harvard Observatory, she played a crucial role in the classification of stars and discovered numerous astronomical phenomena. The narrative highlights her determination, intelligence, and the often-overlooked achievements of women in science, showcasing how Fleming's passion for the stars helped illuminate the path for future generations of female scientists. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .
Kathryn Lasky was born in Indianapolis. She has two grown up children and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her photographer husband Chris Knight. Julianna Swaney is an illustrator and fine artist whose work is inspired by themes of imagination and whimsy. She is passionate about folklore, animals, nature and history. She obtained a BFA degree in printmaking from the Maine College of Art and now lives in Portland, Oregon.