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Wanda hears the stars : a blind astronomer listens to the universe
Author: Hansen, Amy

Publisher: Charlesbridge (2025)

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

BTSB No: 418458

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

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 3.60
   Points: .5   Quiz: 558928

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