Celebrates the life and work of the first professional female astronomer, whose findings are still used by space agencies. Born in 1750 in Germany, Caroline Herschel had a difficult childhood--she was physically marred by both smallpox and typhus, and treated as a maid by her own parents. Her life took a wonderful turn when her brother, William, took her with him to England. Together, the siblings built a telescope and charted the stars, and eventually Caroline became the first woman in history to be employed as a scientist by the King of England. Includes a glossary and a timeline. http://www.mackinvia.com/6589672 .

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