{"product_id":"comet-chaser-the-true-cinderella-story-of-caroline-herschel-the-first-professional-woman-astronomer-hardcover","title":"Comet Chaser: The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePamela S. Turner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVivien Mildenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer--Caroline Herschel!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eComet Chaser\u003c\/i\u003e is the thrilling and beautifully illustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science. She was the first woman to discover a comet, the first officially recognized in a scientific role, and the first to be given a Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a day when girls were barely educated at all, Caroline Herschel's father taught her math and music . . . until, suddenly, he died. Her mother saw her as little more than a household servant. Caroline might have been doomed to a life of drudgery and dimness if not for her brother, who took her from Germany to England. There they started looking for comets, and building telescopes in their free time, gradually making them larger and larger. Their many discoveries brought the great astronomers of the day to their doorstep, where they found that the Herschels had made the best telescopes of their time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From household drudge to belle of the scientific ball, Caroline Herschel won international prizes never before awarded to a woman and earned a professional wage from the king. She and her discoveries remain as stunning today as they were then. In this delightfully imaginative retelling of Caroline's career, her fairy godmother is none other than her own bright intelligence, hard work, and passion for science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWOMEN IN STEM: Passion and persistence save the day and offer a wonderful model for girls seeking their way into science, technology, engineering, and math in this starry biography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AN EMPOWERING, TRUE CINDERELLA STORY: What a brilliant way of telling the story of an inspirational woman in science--as a \u003ci\u003etrue\u003c\/i\u003e Cinderella story! Caroline must escape a humble life of drudgery, and with the magic of real science, she makes her own fairy-tale ending. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BIOGRAPHY BOOK FOR KIDS: A great addition to classrooms and libraries, with fascinating examples of hands-on engineering, mathematics, and scientific study. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INSPIRATIONAL GIFT: Inspire budding scientists of all kinds with this magical true story! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kids interested in science, space, or astronomy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians looking for excellent picture book biographies and nonfiction books about science \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift givers hoping to inspire a love of STEM topics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fire of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAda Twist, Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePamela S. Turner is the author of award-winning books for children and young adults, including \u003ci\u003eHow to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps \u003c\/i\u003e(an ALA Notable Book), \u003ci\u003eSamurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune \u003c\/i\u003e(a YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist); as well as \u003ci\u003eCrow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Frog Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, both winners of the AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She lives in Oakland, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Vivien Mildenberger is a part of the Warren, an artists' studio where she works on illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making. She loves illustrating for children most of all and has worked on many award-winning books, including the Robert F. Sibert Honor winner \u003ci\u003eAll In a Drop\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives on a lovely farm just outside Nashville, Tennessee.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 10.55 x 9.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43345457741891,"sku":"9781452145433","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/4399\/2899\/files\/18684d9a41155790e5b3db6a2d5bc4b7.webp?v=1780770228","url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/comet-chaser-the-true-cinderella-story-of-caroline-herschel-the-first-professional-woman-astronomer-hardcover","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}