Listening to the Stars
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Listening to the Stars

Written by Jodie Parachini · Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu

Part of the She Made History series

A scientist's groundbreaking discovery is overshadowed by bias.

3.9 Goodreads · 169 ratings
32 pages· 1,369 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD910L
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell, an inquisitive astrophysicist, helped discover pulsars, a groundbreaking astronomical find. Yet, when the Nobel Prize was awarded, her male colleagues received the honor. Explore her journey of resilience and recognition in a world that initially overlooked her contributions. How does she continue to inspire and teach today?

From the publisher

STARRED REVIEW! An inspiring picture book biography of an inquisitive girl who became a world-renowned scientist, told in accessible language.–School Library Journal starred reviewSTARRED REVIEW! As gorgeous as it is informative.–Kirkus Reviews starred reviewA biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that contributed to her discovery of pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor of two male colleagues when the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded. Bell is still working and teaching today, recognized for her contribution.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
512591
Publication
Published
April 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807545638

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