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The fire of stars, the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of, by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy

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The fire of stars, the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of, by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
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individual biography
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illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 5-8, Chronicle Books
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 2-3, Chronicle Books
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The fire of stars
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bibliography
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1310469126
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by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy
Sub title
the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
Summary
"This moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light"--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
juvenile
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Life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of
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