The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Star

Description: The Fire of Stars by Kirsten W. Larson, Katherine Roy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Paynes own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a stars birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"-- Publisher Description A poetic picture book celebration of the life and scientific discoveries of groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne!Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didnt start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl burning with curiosity, chasing the thrilling lightning bolt of discovery, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe.With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Paynes own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a stars birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light. Author Biography Kirsten W. Larson used to work with rocket scientists at NASA. Now she writes books for curious kids. She is the author of Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane (Calkins Creek) and A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything (Clarion Books), along with several forthcoming titles. She lives near Los Angeles, California, with her family. Find her online at kirsten-w-larson.com and social media @kirstenwlarson.Katherine Royis the award-winning author and illustrator of many science-based books for kids, including her Sibert Honor book Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of Californias Farallon Islands and How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild . She is also the illustrator of Otis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere and of Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars . She lives with her husband and sons in Oregon, where she loves gazing up at the stars. You can . Details ISBN 1452172870 ISBN-13 9781452172873 Title The Fire of Stars Author Kirsten W. Larson, Katherine Roy Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 48 Publisher Chronicle Books GE_Item_ID:140101957; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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