Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

This biography illustrates the accomplishments of a woman who developed a system of classifying stars and who-to this day-holds the record for identifying more stars than anyone else in the world. In 1925, Annie Jump Cannon became the first woman to be honored by Oxford University with a doctor of science degree. In addition to noting the achievements of the astronomer and her contributions to science, the book details Cannon's work and system of ranking stars by heat.

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Published: 09/26/2011
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781589809116
Age: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2011 pg. 38
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 99
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 180 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Gerber, Carole: - Poet and author Carole Gerber has written fifteen picture books and more than one hundred elementary science and reading texts. She holds a BS in English education and an MA in journalism from Ohio State University. When she is not writing, Gerber enjoys gardening, traveling, and practicing yoga. She lives in Powell, Ohio.Wald, Christina: - Christina Wald specializes in illustration and toy, giftware, and product design. Some of her clients include Scholastic and Hasbro, Inc. Wald graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning with a BS in industrial design. She is the illustrator of Pelican's Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer and Why the Possum Has a Large Grin. Wald lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.