Hidden Figures

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The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

By Margot Shetterly

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Hidden Figures by Margot Shetterly tells the inspiring story of four African American women mathematicians at NASA who played crucial roles in the early years of the U.S. space program. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, their calculations helped send astronauts safely into space. This children's version highlights their remarkable contributions and resilience, celebrating their impact on history.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're interested in inspiring stories about brilliant women who played crucial roles in American history. It tells the true tale of African American female mathematicians whose contributions were vital to NASA's success during the Space Race, making it both a captivating and educational read for young minds.

Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers!

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Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine were all good at maths. Really good.

And it was their understanding of numbers that helped them do what seemed impossible. They were African-American women, living during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine were hardworking, persistent, and most importantly, smart. That's why NASA hired them as mathematicians, also known as "coloured computers," to help send the United States into space for the very first time.

This inspiring story brings to life these four "hidden figures" and what they overcame to succeed, changing not only their own lives but the face of air and space travel forever.

Hidden Figures by Margot Shetterly tells this remarkable tale, highlighting their courage and tenacity in the face of adversity.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hidden Figures, in this children's version by Margot Shetterly and Winifred Conkling, is praised for its engaging introduction of four significant yet previously overlooked individuals against the backdrop of the United States' segregation and civil rights struggle. The book's illustrations by Freeman are noted for their vivid, bold colours, enhancing the storytelling. Reviewers highlight its importance in leading young readers to explore deeper narratives about these remarkable heroines later on.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062742469

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Margot Shetterly

About the Author

Margot Lee Shetterly is a journalist and independent researcher currently developing The Human Computer Project, a collaboration with Macalester College American Studies professor Duchess Harris to create a digital archive of the stories of NASA's African-American Human Computers. In 2005, she founded Inside Mexico Magazine, which became the most widely distributed English language publication in Mexico. She's been profiled in the LA Times and Editor and Publisher, among other publications. Laura Freeman has illustrated over thirty children's books, including Hidden Figures written by Margot Lee Shetterly, the Nikki & Deja series by Karen English and Fancy Party Gowns by Deborah Blumenthal. She received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts. In addition to illustrating books and editorial content, her art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards. Laura Freeman lives in Atlanta with her husband and their two children.