The Stuff Between the Stars - by Sandra Nickel (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and ... significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate--and she changed the way that we look at the universe"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe</b> <p/> Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate--and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, <i>The Stuff Between the Stars</i> tells Vera's story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Straightforward and accessible. Whether representing Rubin's thoughts or a winter snowstorm, striking watercolors repeat concentric circles and curves, suggesting images of swirling galaxies, the very subject that prompts Rubin's work. Sicuro solves the problem of depicting dark matter by gloriously representing it as if seen through a spectrometer, like 'glitter caught in an invisible halo.'"-- "The Horn Book Magazine"<br><br>"Nickel's narrative parallels Rubin's research focus and her scientific career--bright, high-velocity outliers that mainstream scientists stubbornly refuse to believe in--and that intertwining of themes extends interest to both history and science audiences. Sicuro's watercolor, ink, and charcoal pencil scenes ably track decades of women-in-science history as Rubin works alone while her family sleeps in a dollhouse-like cutaway, snarkily protests men-only Palomar washrooms, and finally triumphantly floats free in among the galaxies."-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"<br><br>"Readers will be inspired by the vastness of the universe as they learn about Rubin's discoveries." -- "School Library Journal"<br><br>"This engaging biography will appeal to budding scientists, particularly those with a penchant for sky searching."-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>"A truly beautiful story of perseverance and passion."-- "Booklist"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Sandra Nickel</b> is a former NYC lawyer who now lives with her family in Switzerland. She is a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in writing for children and young adults.<b> Aimée Sicuro </b>is an illustrator, picture book maker, and surface pattern designer who received a BFA in Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and young sons. <br>
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