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Listening to the Stars - (She Made History) by Jodie Parachini (Hardcover)

Listening to the Stars - (She Made History) by  Jodie Parachini (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A biography of the woman astrophysicist who discovered pulsars.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This empowering narrative is a heartening reminder for any child to pursue what they love and persevere.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><br><br><p>STARRED REVIEW! An inspiring picture book biography of an inquisitive girl who became a world-renowned scientist, told in accessible language.--<em>School Library Journal </em>starred review</p><br><br><p>STARRED REVIEW! As gorgeous as it is informative.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> starred review</p><br>

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