| Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race Contributor(s): Rissman, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1515799646 ISBN-13: 9781515799641 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $29.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017038592 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 195521 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tells the gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets--and astronauts--into space. Tells the thrilling tale of how each woman contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing results. Consultants currently works for NASA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rissman, Rebecca: - Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters. |