Discover how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of the worlds most successful and well-known scientists in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director. Neil has not only found an exciting way to share his love and knowledge of space through his documentaries and podcasts, hes also broken barriers for Black scientists and become one of the most famous astrophysicists ever. He is a published author, television host, and winner of the prestigious Public Welfare Medal for the role he has played in exciting the public about the wonders of science.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Who Was? .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Pamela Pollack and Meg Belviso have co-authored several children's books, including Who Is J. K. Rowling? and Who Was Steve Jobs? Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are both children's book editors as well as authors. Their other writing collaborations include three Malcom in the Middle original novels. They live in New York. Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are both children's book editors as well as authors. Their other writing collaborations include three Malcom in the Middle original novels. They live in New York.