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Jackson, Ellen

Looking for Life in the Universe: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

64 pp. | Houghton | September, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-618-12894-8 $$16.00
(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Photographs by Nic Bishop. Jackson focuses on the work of Jill Tarter, director of the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence program. The book describes Tarter's daily routine, how she became an astronomer, and the science and technology involved in searching for signs of life in the universe. Tarter's enthusiasm for her work is skillfully conveyed through both text and photos, which aptly portray the multifaceted life of a program director. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2003

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