{"product_id":"the-fire-of-stars-the-life-and-brilliance-of-the-woman-who-discovered-what-stars-are-made-of-hardcover","title":"The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirsten W. Larson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatherine Roy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAstronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWOMEN IN STEM CAN CHANGE HISTORY: With women making up less than 30 percent of the science and engineering workforce, supporting young girls who are interested in STEM fields is more important than ever! This picture book tells the story of Cecilia Payne, a trailblazing female astronomer and role model for young girls to relate to and see themselves in, from even the youngest age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLOOK TO THE STARS: Any reader or stargazer who feels dazzled by the striking night sky will be enchanted by this true story of discovery and invention, as Cecilia's contributions to science prompt us to wonder: What \u003ci\u003eelse \u003c\/i\u003eis out there? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING GIFT: With compelling visual storytelling and an inspiring role model for aspiring astronomers, scientists, and engineers (and for young girls in particular), this stellar biography makes a great choice for any giving moment, from birthdays to celebrations to the holidays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, teachers, and librarians looking to instill curiosity and encourage scientific exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of astronomy, stargazing, space travel, and outer space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking narrative nonfiction and biography books about women in STEM for the classroom or choice reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for a unique true story to delight and inspire girls and boys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRad American Women A-Z\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Malala\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirsten W. Larson used to work with rocket scientists at NASA. Now she writes books for curious kids. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eWood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything\u003c\/i\u003e, along with several forthcoming titles. She lives near Los Angeles, California, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatherine Roy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many science-based books for kids, including her Sibert Honor book \u003ci\u003eNeighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOtis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere\u003c\/i\u003e and of \u003ci\u003eRed Rover: Curiosity on Mars\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband and sons in Oregon, where she loves gazing up at the stars.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63830619455837,"sku":"9781452172873","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/TGNYL1VNN1pQbVVQa3Jib3FqeUV2UT09.webp?v=1773381042","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-fire-of-stars-the-life-and-brilliance-of-the-woman-who-discovered-what-stars-are-made-of-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}