The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Roy, Katherine, illustrator.
Published
San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2023].
ISBN
9781452172873, 1452172870
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Status
Glenside Public Library District - Kids Biography
J Bio Payne, C.
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J Bio Payne, C.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Glenside Public Library District - Kids Biography | J Bio Payne, C. | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Public Library - 1st Floor - Children's Books | jBIO 520 PAYNE C. | On Shelf |
| Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile Biography | JB Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia | On Shelf |
| Bellwood Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | JB PAY | On Shelf |
| Berwyn Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | JP REAL LIFE READS PAYNE | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B PAYNE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Astrophysics -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia, -- 1900-1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Stars -- Formation -- Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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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Citations
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, 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, 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 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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