Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?, Pam Pollack
Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?, Pam Pollack
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Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?

Author: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2021


Synopsis

Discover how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of the world’s most successful and well-known scientists in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his way back to the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and, later, as its director.

Neil has not only found an exciting way to share his love and knowledge of space through his documentaries and podcasts, he’s also broken barriers for Black scientists and become one of the most famous astrophysicists ever. He is a published author, television host, and winner of the prestigious Public Welfare Medal for the role he has played in exciting the public about the wonders of science.

About The Author

Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, including Who Is George Lucas?, Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?, Who Was Alexander Hamilton?, and Who Was Celia Cruz?


Reviews

Goodreads review by donna on June 28, 2021

I wish I'd been as certain about what I wanted to be when I grew up as Neil deGrasse Tyson was. This man was passionate about astrophysics even before he hit puberty. His story is a fascinating one, and made very approachable here in Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?. That said, if I'd gotten a private col......more

Goodreads review by Julie on April 03, 2022

I have wanted to read a book from this series to see if it'd be appropriate in our middle school library, especially since our 6th graders read a biography in ELA, but the teacher's classroom libraries have them, so I haven't gone out of my way to think about it, really. It always seemed like it was......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on June 01, 2021

This children's series will attempt to cover every famous person and event and icon, so at this point I'm picking up ones that I'm interested in or want to see how they approach the topic to learn more. I'm a fan of Tyson because of his unbridled interest in space and the willingness to put in the h......more

Goodreads review by Stella on July 01, 2023

I am so fascinated with Neil. His level of intelligence about all thing space and this world is just incredible. I just discovered his podcast. I could listen to him talk for hours. So learning about him, with this book, makes me even more fascinated with him.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 02, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s enthusiasm for science is catchy, and it was fun to read about his life. He has contributed a lot to the world of science and in making complex science concepts understood easily to young students and the general public.......more