"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"--
Kirsten W. Larson Boeken
Deze auteur onderzoekt de impact van wetenschap en innovatie op de wereld door middel van boeiende verhalen. Haar werk duikt in ontdekkingen en uitvindingen, waarbij ze vaak minder bekende figuren belicht die onuitwisbare bijdragen hebben geleverd. Door middel van nauwgezet onderzoek en levendige vertelkunst maakt ze complexe concepten toegankelijk voor jonge lezers. Haar boeken inspireren tot verwondering over menselijk vernuft en doorzettingsvermogen.
Focusing on the journey of self-taught engineer Emma Lilian Todd, this nonfiction picture book biography highlights her determination in the face of challenges while designing an airplane during the early 1900s. It delves into her struggles and achievements, offering an inspiring look at her contributions to aviation and the perseverance required to overcome obstacles in a male-dominated field.
True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything
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A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power
Examines what caused the Second Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had throughout history.
