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 Wanda hears the stars : a blind astronomer listens to the universe (with TX Bluebonnet Logo)
 Author: Hansen, Amy

 Publisher:  Charlesbridge (2025)

 Dewey: 520.92
 Classification: Biography
 Physical Description: [40] p., col. ill., 27 cm

 BTSB No: 418459 ISBN: 9781623544874
 Ages: 6-9 Grades: 1-4

 Subjects:
 Diaz Merced, Wanda
 Blind -- Puerto Rico -- Biography
 Women astronomers -- Puerto Rico -- Biography
 People with disabilities -- Puerto Rico -- Biography
 Astronomy -- Data processing
 Computer sound processing

Price: $23.28

Summary:
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Diaz 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.

 Added Entry - Personal Name: Diaz Merced, Wanda
 Illustrator: Arreola Mendoza, Rocio

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (07/01/25)
   School Library Journal (+) (06/13/25)
   Booklist (+) (00/07/25)

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