If you're a curious kid!

Learn more about the science of the sky through our featured scientists.

Links take you to keyword topics in our catalog, where you can read more about everything from the cosmos to the Super Soaker!

photo of Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan

American astronomer and NASA scientist

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Katherine Johnson

Part of the "Hidden Figures" team of Black womens mathematicians at NASA

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Lonnie Johnson

Former NASA engineer best known for inventing the Super Soaker

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Mark Rober

Former Apple Inc. product designer and NASA engineer turned YouTuber

 

 


 

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