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

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hidden Women: The African-American Women Mathematicians Who Helped America Win the Space Race
Authors and Contributors      By (author) ,Rebecca Rissman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
ISBN/Barcode 9781515799634
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Capstone Press, Incorporated
Imprint Capstone Press, Incorporated
Publication Date 1 April 2018
Publication Country United States

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 results. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author and editor. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She has written more than 200 books about history, culture, science, and art. SELLING POINTS: Narrative non-fiction tells a story that will appeal to young readers, particularly girls and African Americans Answers need for diverse, less well-known historical figures who can be inspirational for today's youth

Author Biography

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children's author. She has written more than 200 books about science, history, art, and culture. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two daughters.