| Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA Contributor(s): Harris Jd Phd, Duchess (Author), Rowell, Rebecca (With) |
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ISBN: 1641856041 ISBN-13: 9781641856041 Publisher: Core Library OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Sociology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
| Dewey: 629.45 |
| LCCN: 2018949708 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.6" W x 8.8" (0.30 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.Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. |