The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Roy, Katherine (Illustrator), illustrator.
Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2023.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781452172873, 1452172870
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 x 29 cm
Status
Morristown-Morris Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography
JBIOG PAYNE
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JBIOG PAYNE
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Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2023.
Language
English
ISBN
9781452172873, 1452172870
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.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG PAYNE | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG PAYNE | Available |
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG PAYNE | Available |
| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JB PAYNE Larson | In-Transit |
| Jefferson Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG PAYNE | Available |
| Long Hill Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J BIOG PAYNE | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomers -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astronomers -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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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 (Illustrator), 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 (Illustrator), 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 (Illustrator) 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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