Hidden women : the African-American mathematicians of NASA who helped America win the space race
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Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, ©2018.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781515799641, 1515799646, 9781515799634, 1515799638
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micanopy Branch - Children's Non-Fiction | J 510.9252097 RIS 2018 | In | |
| Millhopper Branch - Children's Non-Fiction | J 510.9252097 RIS 2018 | Out | September 20, 2024 |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American mathematicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Space race -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Space race -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, ©2018.
Language
English
ISBN
9781515799641, 1515799646, 9781515799634, 1515799638
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.1, 2 Points
Level 6.1, 2 Points
Notes
General Note
Includes stories about Katherine Johnson, Miriam Mann, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughn, Annie Easley, and Christine Darden.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-111) and index.
Description
Four female African-American mathematicians literally made it possible to launch US rockets and astronauts into space. Hidden Women tells the thrilling tale of how women contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing result.
Target Audience
Age 8-12.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rissman, R. (2018). Hidden women: the African-American mathematicians of NASA who helped America win the space race . Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca. 2018. Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race. Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca. Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rissman, Rebecca. Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, 2018.
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