Robert Burleigh
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
An account of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, in which she survived bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane. Includes a brief biography of the aviator.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the scientist responsible for the first map of the ocean floor, describing her experiences with sexism and her pioneering work which led to the confirmation of the theory of continental drift.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.Edward Hopper's story is...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Henrietta Leavitt was the first person to discover the scientific importance of a star's brightness. Readers will learn all about a female pioneer of astronomy in this picture book biography. Full color.
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