The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe

An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe

Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate--and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, The Stuff Between the Stars tells Vera's story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars.


Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 03/02/2021
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781419736261
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513063 / Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2021
Booklist 02/15/2021 pg. 37
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2021 pg. 122
School Library Journal 03/01/2021 pg. 114

About the Author
Sandra Nickel is a former NYC lawyer who now lives with her family in Switzerland. She is a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in writing for children and young adults. Aimée Sicuro is an illustrator, picture book maker, and surface pattern designer who received a BFA in Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and young sons.