Maria Mitchell
Maria Mitchell1995
About this book
In the mid-1800s, a turbulent time when women were often thought to be unworthy of higher education, Maria Mitchell rose above the prejudices of the day to become America's first professional woman astronomer. This exciting biography tells the story of Maria Mitchell's life, her amazing achievements, and her faith that saw God's handiwork in the heavens. - Back cover.
Details
- First published
- 1995
- OL Work ID
- OL1874024W
Subjects
Juvenile literatureBiographyWomen astronomersAstronomersWomenMitchell, Maria, 1818-1889 -- Juvenile literature.Mitchell, Maria, 1818-1889.Women astronomers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Astronomers.Women -- Biography.Mitchell, maria, 1818-1889Astronomy, juvenile literature