Eclipse chaser science in the Moon's shadow

"The August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal--years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned?"--

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Main Author: Loomis, Ilima (Author)
Other Authors: Cowan, Amanda (Photographer) (Photographer)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019]
Series:Scientists in the field.
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Summary:"The August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal--years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned?"--
Physical Description:79 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 29 cm
Also available in electronic format.
Audience:Ages 10-12.
Grades 4 to 6.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 76) and index.
ISBN:9781328770967
1328770966
Author Notes:Ilima Loomis is an award-winning freelance writer and journalist specializing in reporting on scientific research, especially in the areas of Earth and planetary science, oceans, astronomy, and space. She has contributed to publications including Science , Science News for Students , National Geographic Traveler , and Spirituality & Health . She is based on Maui, Hawai'i. This is her first book for Houghton Mifflin Books for Young Readers