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How to Hear the Universe

Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time

Author Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
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8.87"W x 11.25"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Mar 08, 2022 | 40 Pages | 978-1-9848-9459-5
| Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD1020L | Fountas & Pinnell W
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Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and history.

In 1916, Albert Einstein had a theory. He thought that somewhere out in the universe, there were collisions in space. These collisions could cause little sound waves in the fabric of space-time that might carry many secrets of the distant universe. But it was only a theory. He could not prove it in his lifetime.

Many years later, an immigrant scientist named Gabriela Gonzalez asked the same questions. Armed with modern technology, she joined a team of physicists who set out to prove Einstein's theory. At first, there was nothing. But then... they heard a sound. Gabriela and her team examined, and measured, and re-measured until they were sure.
 
Completing the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earlier, Gonzalez broke ground for new space-time research. In a fascinating picture book that covers 100 years, 2 pioneering scientists, and 1 trailblazing discovery, Patricia Valdez sheds light on a little known but extraordinary story.
Patricia Valdez View titles by Patricia Valdez
SARA PALACIOS is the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and has illustrated many picture books for children. Sara earned her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she lives with her husband. View titles by Sara Palacios
★ "This STEM title is an excellent addition to any public or school library; Gaby González deserves the same recognition as Margaret Mitchell, Katherine Johnson, Grace Hopper, Ada Lovelace, and Mario Molina." —School Library Journal, starred review
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Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and history.

In 1916, Albert Einstein had a theory. He thought that somewhere out in the universe, there were collisions in space. These collisions could cause little sound waves in the fabric of space-time that might carry many secrets of the distant universe. But it was only a theory. He could not prove it in his lifetime.

Many years later, an immigrant scientist named Gabriela Gonzalez asked the same questions. Armed with modern technology, she joined a team of physicists who set out to prove Einstein's theory. At first, there was nothing. But then... they heard a sound. Gabriela and her team examined, and measured, and re-measured until they were sure.
 
Completing the work that Albert Einstein had begun 100 years earlier, Gonzalez broke ground for new space-time research. In a fascinating picture book that covers 100 years, 2 pioneering scientists, and 1 trailblazing discovery, Patricia Valdez sheds light on a little known but extraordinary story.

Author

Patricia Valdez View titles by Patricia Valdez
SARA PALACIOS is the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and has illustrated many picture books for children. Sara earned her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she lives with her husband. View titles by Sara Palacios

Praise

★ "This STEM title is an excellent addition to any public or school library; Gaby González deserves the same recognition as Margaret Mitchell, Katherine Johnson, Grace Hopper, Ada Lovelace, and Mario Molina." —School Library Journal, starred review

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  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez
    $22.00 US
    Audiobook Download
    Mar 08, 2022
  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez, Sara Palacios
    $20.99 US
    Hardcover
    Mar 08, 2022
  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez, Sara Palacios
    $6.99 US
    Ebook
    Mar 08, 2022
  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez
    $22.00 US
    Audiobook Download
    Mar 08, 2022
  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez, Sara Palacios
    $20.99 US
    Hardcover
    Mar 08, 2022
  • How to Hear the Universe
    How to Hear the Universe
    Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
    Patricia Valdez, Sara Palacios
    $6.99 US
    Ebook
    Mar 08, 2022

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