Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race

by Rebecca Rissman

Book Overview

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 work for NASA.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515799638
• ISBN13: 9781515799634
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7