About the book
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!
This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country.
This edition, adapted for young readers, brings their history to life with stories of courage, genius, and the power of fighting for your dreams.
- The Human Computers: Meet the brilliant African-American women who worked as \"human computers,\" calculating the math for America’s first rockets and astronauts by hand.
- The Space Race: Learn how these women were the hidden heroes of the Space Race, helping the United States compete with the Soviet Union and reach for the moon.
- Breaking Barriers: Follow the inspiring journey of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden as they fought segregation and sexism to become leaders in their field.
- Inspiring STEM Story: Perfect for young readers and future scientists, this book shows how a love for math and science can change the world.
Editions of Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062662378
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062662392
Read an Excerpt
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!
This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country.
This edition, adapted for young readers, brings their history to life with stories of courage, genius, and the power of fighting for your dreams.
- The Human Computers: Meet the brilliant African-American women who worked as \"human computers,\" calculating the math for America’s first rockets and astronauts by hand.
- The Space Race: Learn how these women were the hidden heroes of the Space Race, helping the United States compete with the Soviet Union and reach for the moon.
- Breaking Barriers: Follow the inspiring journey of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden as they fought segregation and sexism to become leaders in their field.
- Inspiring STEM Story: Perfect for young readers and future scientists, this book shows how a love for math and science can change the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition about?
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!
This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country.
This edition, adapted for young readers, brings their history to life with stories of courage, genius, and the power of fighting for your dreams.
- The Human Computers: Meet the brilliant African-American women who worked as \"human computers,\" calculating the math for America’s first rockets and astronauts by hand.
- The Space Race: Learn how these women were the hidden heroes of the Space Race, helping the United States compete with the Soviet Union and reach for the moon.
- Breaking Barriers: Follow the inspiring journey of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden as they fought segregation and sexism to become leaders in their field.
- Inspiring STEM Story: Perfect for young readers and future scientists, this book shows how a love for math and science can change the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games
Where can I read a sample of Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062662378
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition?
Margot Lee Shetterly
Who is the Publisher of the book Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062662378) and ebook(ISBN 9780062662392)
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