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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I would give this 3.5 stars if I could.
Engaging illustrations. An inspiration to young girls drawn toward astrology and/science. The story of Maria Mitchell, the first woman to discover a comet and have it named after herself.
My only qualm was that my 4 year old, was confused by Maria “flying” in the sky in some of the pictures. The text didn’t address her feeling one with the stars are anything so it made the story confusing for my young daughter.
Might not cause confusion for a little older audience though.
Highly recommended for 6 and up.
Engaging illustrations. An inspiration to young girls drawn toward astrology and/science. The story of Maria Mitchell, the first woman to discover a comet and have it named after herself.
My only qualm was that my 4 year old, was confused by Maria “flying” in the sky in some of the pictures. The text didn’t address her feeling one with the stars are anything so it made the story confusing for my young daughter.
Might not cause confusion for a little older audience though.
Highly recommended for 6 and up.
I was unaware that Maria Mitchell was the first female astronomer and that she was a librarian. I enjoyed the backstory to her everyday life from a young person to an adult.
Maria Mitchell was an American woman astronomer from Nantucket who discovered a comet in 1847. She also became a professor at Vassar. Beautiful illustrations by Diana Sudyka
So much to work with here. History, feminism, astronomy.
Love the illustration so much. I've never heard about Maria Mitchell before, I do think we need more books like this, a beautifully illustrated picture book about historical figures that we should remember and celebrate.
A gloriously illustrated look at Maria Mitchell's early life up to her discovery of a new comet. More information is included in the endnotes.
Beautifully illustrated book about Maria Mitchell from Nantucket.. This non fiction picture book tells the story of Maria's life and her love of astronomy and the discovery she made.
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Beautiful illustrations and beautiful text tell a beautiful story worthy of inclusion in any book list featuring amazing contributions in STEM. While portraying wonderfully the life and career of an amazing individual woman in STEM, it is perhaps a little light on portraying STEM content and concepts in-depth.
Rating reviewed 1/27/2023.
Rating reviewed 1/27/2023.
Thee shut up! My eldest said to my second daughter while reading the book. They loved the use of language and the story.
It is definitely more geared towards older children, and the illustrations are fabulous, and so is the story telling. I truly enjoyed it and even found myself teary eyed in the end. I had never heard of Miss Mitchell, nor have we been to Nantucket, but if we ever decide to go, a visit to her house in order.
A great role model for girls and women!
Highly recommended.
It is definitely more geared towards older children, and the illustrations are fabulous, and so is the story telling. I truly enjoyed it and even found myself teary eyed in the end. I had never heard of Miss Mitchell, nor have we been to Nantucket, but if we ever decide to go, a visit to her house in order.
A great role model for girls and women!
Highly recommended.