{"product_id":"9780062849304","title":"She Caught the Light : Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer by Julianna Swaney","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Newbery Honorwinning author Kathryn Lasky comes a nonfiction picture book about the stars! Lasky tells the inspiring true story of astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman.For stargazers and trailblazers everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Addams 2022 Childrens Book Award Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth an intriguing introduction to astronomy and an involving tale of a strong woman who overcame adversity. \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling story and a fine addition to STEM studies. \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis picture book biography illuminates how [Williaminas] work chipped away at sexist barriers of the late 19th century. \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her lifes 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 riddleand she wanted to help solve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe that paved the way for astronomers. Newbery Honorwinning Kathryn Lasky shares her incredible true story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about women and STEM.This is a captivating picture book that centers around women and empowerment, perfect for Women's History Month and to be shared alongside such powerful titles as\u003cem\u003eHidden Figures\u003c\/em\u003e by Margot Lee Shetterly and\u003cem\u003eShe Persisted \u003c\/em\u003eby Chelsea Clinton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathryn Laskys nonfiction book\u003cem\u003eSugaring Time\u003c\/em\u003ewas a Newbery Honor Book, and the books she authored in theDear AmericaandRoyal Diariesseries have soldover 3 millioncopies.JuliannaSwaney is the illustrator of the #1\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling\u003cem\u003eWe Are the Gardeners\u003c\/em\u003eby Joanna Gaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222290018677,"sku":"9780062849304","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780062849304.jpg?v=1762206350","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780062849304","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}