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Wanda hears the stars / Amy S. Hansen with Wanda Díaz Merced ; illustrated by Rocío Arreola Mendoza.

Hansen, Amy, (author.). Díaz Merced, Wanda, (author.). Arreola Mendoza, Rocío, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to study the stars. But when she lost her sight, she had to find a new way to work. Through the use of sonification, which turns data into sound, she was able to make a path for herself and other scientists with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781623544874
  • ISBN: 1623544874
  • Physical Description: pages cm
  • Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9 Charlesbridge.
Grades 2-3 Charlesbridge.
Subject:
Díaz Merced, Wanda > Juvenile literature.
Blind astronomers > Puerto Rico > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women astronomers > Puerto Rico > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Scientists with disabilities > Puerto Rico > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Astronomy > Data processing > Juvenile literature.
Computer sound processing > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Town of Plymouth.

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Pease Public Library J 520.92 HANSEN
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