Comet Chaser: The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer

Once upon a time there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes and was little more than a servant to her family.

Until, one day, an invitation arrived.

It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning-a place where Caroline Herschel's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball.

From humble beginnings and in spite of many obstacles, Caroline and her brother Wi...