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

Contributor(s): Larson, Kirsten W (Author), Roy, Katherine (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781452172873

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Hardcover

$18.99

Pub Date: February 7, 2023

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2022016834

Lexile Code: 0930

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 05 to 08

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 9.10" L x 11.20" W ( 1.10 lbs) 48 pages

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Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000551420 ( Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of)

Reading level: 5.20

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "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"--

Review Quotes: "Kirsten Larson deftly weaves together her compelling biography of an important woman who "stick[s] to her path" despite the odds. The decision to parallel Cecilia's development with that of an emerging star is an inspired one, and Katherine Roy uses pencil, ink and digital color to create luminous illustrations that crackle with energy." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review