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The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer by Pamela S. Turner. Illustrations by Vivien Mildenberger. The thrilling and beautifully ill ustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science. She was the first woman to discover a comet, the first officially recognized in a scientific role, and the first to be given a Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society. 60 pages. Recommended reading ages 5-8. Show more