Astronomy: Cool Women in Space

Head outside and look up. What do you see? At night, you might see stars, the moon, the Milky Way, and planets! Astronomy is the study of astronomical objects and everything beyond the nebulous boundaries of space. In Astronomy: Cool Women in Space, young readers are inspired by stories of women who have made great strides in a field that takes courage, persistence, and creativity to pursue. For many decades, female astronomers have been defining the field by making discoveries that changed the human relationship with space. Astronomy: Cool Women in Space introduces readers to three of these women—Nancy Grace Roman, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and Andrea Ghez. Primary sources, essentials questions, and knowledge connections encourage both boys and girls to ask what role they might play in the next astronomical discovery. Ages 9-12 Guided Reading Level: T