shighley's review
5.0
I have always been interested in learning about Hubble, and included him on lists of people with Indiana connections when we studied them in school. (I was pleased that this book did include his brief stint at New Albany HS.) The book does a great job of illustrating Hubble's power of wonder through both words and graphics. The starry spreads are gorgeous, with some of the text in a silvery glow.
The end matter is helpful, although I think the author's protests about astronomers vs military leaders went a bit far.
The end matter is helpful, although I think the author's protests about astronomers vs military leaders went a bit far.
happyhippielinds's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
"Edwin wasn't terrified by the vastness of the universe he had discovered. He saw beauty in its immensity and it gave him comfort."
Hubble and his fascination for the sky struck a chord with me. I felt this was an excellent way to show how curiosities, supported or not, should be recognized and pursued if it makes you, you.
panda_incognito's review
4.0
The illustrations are lovely, and the author conveys biographical and scientific information clearly and smoothly, at a level that children can understand.
maidmarianlib's review
5.0
Love how the pictures capture the expanse and the scientific contexts as well as the mood, with dark colors and silver text. A great overview of Hubble's life.
tea_rex_love's review
5.0
The illustrations were as expansive as space itself. Not really, but it did feel like I was outside looking at stars and galaxies.
So many things that I’ve heard about space but couldn’t comprehend before were illustrated so perfectly that I finally finally understand.
The universe is expanding.
So many things that I’ve heard about space but couldn’t comprehend before were illustrated so perfectly that I finally finally understand.
The universe is expanding.
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