Wanda hears the stars : a blind astronomer listens to the universe / Amy S. Hansen with Wanda DÃaz Merced ; illustrated by RocÃo Arreola Mendoza.
"Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda DÃaz 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: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 6-9 Charlesbridge.Grades 2-3 Charlesbridge.
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- 46 of 49 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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- 0 current holds with 49 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Main Library | E Han (Text) | 31010000930778 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | J B DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 80605003766267 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781069171674 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781070034606 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781069171724 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781070034598 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Columbus Library | E 920 HAN (Text) | 31250200096614 | Easy Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781069171690 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 31781070034226 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| East Asheville Library | jB DIAZ MERCED (Text) | 0020514127263 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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