The fire of stars : the life and brilliance of the woman who discovered what stars are made of /
by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy.
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
This biography parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual explosion of light.