Margot Lee Shetterly
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062662385
- author:
- Margot Lee Shetterly
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 231
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.3 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Science, Mathematics & Technology, Mathematics, Margot Lee Shetterly,Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition,HarperCollins,0062662384,Biography & Autobiography - Women,Mathematics - General,People & Places - United States - African American,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The story of four African-American female mathematicians who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program is one of dedication and perseverance. In 1960s America, these women, known as "human computers," used basic tools to calculate numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Their work was crucial to NASA's success, but it came at a time when they faced significant challenges, including racism and sexism. Despite these obstacles, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden persevered, using their talents to make a lasting impact on the country. This book brings to life the stories of these remarkable women, shedding light on their contributions to NASA's history and their struggles for equality in a male-dominated field.
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