THE ASTRONOMER WHO QUESTIONED EVERYTHING

THE STORY OF ASPIRING SPACEWATCHER MARIA MITCHELL

AUTHOR LAURA ALARY ILLUSTRATOR ELLEN ROONEY PUBLISHER KIDS CAN PRESS PRICE £15.99 / $18.99 RELEASE 5 MAY

In the early 1800s, a young girl called Maria Mitchell from Nantucket spent her days exploring the beach for seashells and gazing up at the stars with her astronomer and mathematician father. Teaching her everything he knew, Maria set her sights on the night sky, eventually becoming the first female astronomer in the US and the first-ever American scientist to discover a comet. Unfortunately, not many people know Maria’s inspirational story, but they can discover it in this charming children’s book. From an inquisitive youth to pioneering scientist and the first female astronomy professor, this book takes its young audience through Maria’s life story and how she became one of the most important women in astronomy. Along with the biography of Maria Mitchell, The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything tells the story of how perseverance in the face of adversity and dedication to your passions can lead to remarkable things. Everything about this book is brilliant. From its wonderful illustrations to its engaging narrative, it’s the perfect evening read with your children.