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She caught the light : Williamina Stevens Fleming : astronomer

Lasky, Kathryn

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Summary: "Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life's work. Mina became an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it. Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FLE

Searching beyond the stars : seven women in science take on space's biggest questions

Mortillaro, Nicole

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Summary: "An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven . . . women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-related content, this non-fiction book is written by a Senior Science Reporter for CBC"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MOR

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