Listening to the Stars: Jocelyn Bell Burnell Discovers Pulsars

STARRED REVIEW! "An inspiring picture book biography of an inquisitive girl who became a world-renowned scientist, told in accessible language."--School Library Journal starred review

STARRED REVIEW! "As gorgeous as it is informative."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

A biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that contributed to her discovery of pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor of two male colleagues when the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded. Bell is still working and teaching today, recognized for her contribution.

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 04/01/2021
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.00h x 10.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780807545638
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512591 / Listening to the Stars: Jocelyn Bell Burnell Discovers Pulsars


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2021
School Library Journal 03/01/2021 pg. 115
Publishers Weekly 06/21/2021

About the Author
Badiu, Alexandra: - After earning her BFA in animation in Turkey, Alexandra Badiu moved to the USA to study illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design. She graduated with the highest honor for graduate students, Excelsus Laureate in 2018. Her love of animation and books drove her decision to becoming a children's book illustrator.Parachini, Jodie: - Jodie Parachini is an American/British author and editor who currently lives in Hertfordshire, England. Jodie has worked for museums around the world, including the Smithsonian in D.C. and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Jodie is the author of numerous children's books.