First Look at a Black Hole: How a Photograph Solved a Space Mystery

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the first photograph of a black hole to life. Kids will learn why it was so hard to take a photo of something so dark it does not reflect light, and so far away it could barely be reached. Primary source quotations bring the amazing accomplishment to life"--

About the author

Danielle Smith-Llera grew up in coastal Virginia, hearing unforgettable tales about her Mexican and Irish ancestors. She first moved overseas to teach in international schools in Hungary and Brazil. Life in the U.S. Foreign Service has taken her around the world to live in India, Jamaica, Romania, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Washington, DC. She loves sharing stories--fiction, nonfiction, and a mixture of both--in classrooms, museum exhibits, and, of course, books.

Product details

• Authors: Danielle Smith-Llera
• Publisher: Capstone
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9780756566142
• ISBN: 978-0-7565-6614-2
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 262 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Captured History
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology