Beyond Jupiter: The Story Of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel (Women's Adventures in Science)

Heidi Hammel is an out-of-this world explorer. With her feet planted firmly on Earth, she takes trips millions of miles out into space. How does she do this? Heidi Hammel is a planetary astronomer, a scientist who uses the worldâ€™s most powerful telescopes to learn about planets. By making remarkable discoveries in the farthest reaches of our solar system, Heidi also helps us better understand the planet we call home. The giant planets Neptune and Uranus are Heidiâ€™s specialties. She was on the team that first spotted Neptuneâ€™s Great Dark Spot, a raging storm as big as Earth. Heidi also led a team of astronomers tracking the Great Comet Crash, a spectacular event in which a fragmented comet pounded Jupiter for an entire week. Thereâ€™s no telling what Heidi will find when she peers into a telescope. Thatâ€™s what makes her work exciting. Beyond Jupiter is the fascinating story of a scientist and her science. To tell this true tale of adventure, author Fred Bortz draws on firsthand accounts from Heidi and her friends, family, and colleagues. How did a down-to-earth girl grow up to be one of the worldâ€™s most highly respected astronomers? The life story of Heidi Hammel will intrigue and inspire readers of all ages. This title aligns to Common Core standards: Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z Table of Contents <ul><li>Sample Chapter 1: A Date with Two Planets</li></ul>

Beyond Jupiter: The Story of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel (Women's Adventures in Science)

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Beyond Jupiter: The Story of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel (Women's Adventures in Science)

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Beyond Jupiter: The Story Of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel (Women's Adventures in Science)

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