Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night you might see stars,
the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! During the day all these things
will still be there, but they'll be hidden by the bright light of the
sun. Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and what's beyond the
nebulous boundaries of space.
In Astronomy: Cool Women in Space, young readers will be inspired by
stories of women who have made great strides in a field that takes
courage, persistence, and creativity to pursue. Most people have heard
of Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking, but have you heard of Maria Mitchell
or Caroline Herschel? For many decades, female astronomers have been
defining the field by making discoveries that changed the human
relationship with space. Astronomy: Cool Women in Space will introduce
young readers to three women who are bringing the science of astronomy
forward and inspiring the next generation of astronomers.
The primary sources, essentials questions, and knowledge connections
within Astronomy: Cool Women in Space encourage both boys and girls to
explore our celestial world while being inspired to ask what role they
might play in the next discovery.