Lisa Harvey-Smith Lisa Harvey-Smith i(18715621 works by)
Born: Established: Essex,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: ca. 2008
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Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an author, scientist and astronomer. She is Professor at University of New South Wales, and in 2018 was appointment Ambassador for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by the Australian Government.

In 2019, Harvey-Smith released a children's narrative non-fiction collection of stories for children about astronomy.

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y separately published work icon Universal Guide to the Night Sky Port Melbourne : Thames and Hudson , 2023 27605908 2023 single work information book children's

'A guide to the stars for everyone around the world.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2024 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated Book designed by Phil Campbell.
2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Aliens and other Worlds : True Tales from Our Solar System and Beyond Port Melbourne : Thames and Hudson , 2021 24777397 2021 single work information book children's

'A voyage of discovery, seeking other worlds to answer one of life’s great questions: are we alone?

'Did life on Earth arrive on a meteorite from outer space? Are there living beings on planets beyond our solar system? If they are out there, what might these aliens look like? Would they be smart, curious, scared? Would they even want to meet us?

'Revealing the wonders of scientific inquiry, astrophysicist and best-selling author Lisa Harvey-Smith guides Earthlings young and old through our search for alien life. On the way, she considers where our best chances are to find any galactic neighbours; ponders whether they might already be living among us; and looks at what we might learn about aliens from life at Earth’s extremes.

'Asking all the important questions, answering some and explaining why others need further investigation, Aliens and Other Worlds explores the mystery of life beyond Earth. With illustrations by acclaimed artist Tracie Grimwood, this awe-inspiring journey will thrill anyone with eyes fixed on distant horizons.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2022 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
y separately published work icon Under the Stars : Astrophysics for Bedtime Melbourne : Melbourne University Press , 2019 18715657 2019 single work short story information book children's

'Under the Stars: Bedtime Astrophysics transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom. Find out why the sky is blue. Fly around a black hole and peer inside! Learn why Jupiter has stripes. When astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith isn't looking skyward, she is answering the smart questions of school kids. Her engaging storytelling in this colourfully illustrated book brings the night sky to life, giving amazing new perspectives to young explorers who are always asking, 'Why?''

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children
2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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