Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition of Hidden Figures―Celebrating African American Women Pioneers at NASA
The story of the Black women mathematicians whose calculations helped launch the first American astronauts into space and shaped the course of the space race.
About This Book
Hidden Figures chronicles the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the space race.
The book highlights their essential calculations that supported early space missions and aeronautical advancements.
It explores the intersection of race, gender, and professional achievement in mid-twentieth-century America.
The narrative draws on documented history to present the broader context of their work and its lasting impact.
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