Written by
Laura Gehl; Illustrated by Louise Pigott and Alex Oxton
Albert
Whitman & Company. 2019
Grades 2 – 5
“The Hubble Telescope changed the way people
saw the universe, and helped scientists make giant leaps in understanding
space.”
In this
picture book biography, Gehl tells the true story of Nancy Grace Roman
(1925-2018), the scientist responsible for putting the Hubble Telescope into
orbit.
Born in 1925,
despite being discouraged, Roman studied and became an astronomer. In 1959,
Roman joins the newly created NASA as their Chief of Astronomy and Relativity
Programs. Though Congress approved funding
for the development of the Hubble Telescope, it was not launched into orbit
until 1990.
The text is
engaging and the digital images draw readers’ attention into the story. Back
matter includes an author’s note and timeline.
A nice addition to the growing number of books that celebrate women scientists.
I used an uncorrected proof sent to me by
the publisher to write this review.
Looks like another great STEM picture book biography! Thanks for the rec!!
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