CAROLINE'S COMETS A TRUE STORY

McCully, E. A. (2016). Carolines Comets, a true story. Holiday House. 31 pages. Grade Level: 1st to 4th grade. Picture/Biography, ISBN 978-0823436644

Caroline was a sweet girl that loved her family and the stars. Caroline, was born in 1750 in Hannover, German speaking. Caroline learned how to knit and help with the house chores. When Caroline was ten years old she caught typhus, and smallpox. Her family worried that no man will marry and support her. Caroline loved her brother William. When William left to England to avoid being called to war and to make a living from singing and piano lessons. After a couple of years William, requested Caroline to move to England with him. William promised to give her a job and to teach her how to sing. One night, William wondered what is on the solar system and asked Caroline to help him build the most unique telescope, William, and Caroline worked hard to build the perfect telescope to explore the universe. The first telescope was built and was the best telescope in the world. William, and Caroline discovered new planets and universes that caused the visit of King George III which ordered telescopes from them. After William got married he made a telescope to Carolien. King George agree that Caroline will become the first professional women scientist. Caroline was now known as "The Hunter of Comets."

This book has a great story. I feel like every child needs to read the story to know that everyone is capable of doing great things such as Caroline. The illustrations and the small details of the story is what makes this book amazing. I love the emphasis and how they explain Caroline's life so well. From the beginning to the end of the story illustrates how through hard work people can make their dreams/goals happen. This book can be used for several topics in the classroom, geography, society, moral values, etc. This is a must have book in the classroom library.