| Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA Contributor(s): Jd Duchess Harris Phd (Author), Rowell, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1532117701 ISBN-13: 9781532117701 Publisher: Core Library OUR PRICE: $33.86 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Sociology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: 629.45 |
| LCCN: 2018949708 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: Freedom's Promise |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7" W x 9.1" (0.75 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |