Discover the amazing true story of Maria Mitchell, America's first
professional female astronomer.
Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on
her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she
saw something unusual--a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss
Mitchell's extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and
paved the way for her to become America's first professional female
astronomer.
Gorgeously illustrated by Diana Sudyka, this moving picture book about a
girl from humble beginnings who became a star in the field of astronomy
is sure to inspire budding scientists everywhere.