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Women on a Mission

The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon
By Molly Magnell and Suzanne Slade
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Neil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the "hidden figures" of NASA's Team Apollo! Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!... Read More
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"Learn about the twelve diverse women who made invaluable contributions in America's quest to visit the moon, paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts"--

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Neil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the "hidden figures" of NASA's Team Apollo!

Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!

This is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing. Some of their impressive accomplishments include:

  • How Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.
  • Hazel Fellows' creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.
  • And Katherine Johnson's verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.

Playful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era.

Despite sexism and racism, these "hidden figures" persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. Women on a Mission will surely astound and inspire young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781623543952

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Imagine Publishing, Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Molly Magnell Suzanne Slade

About the Author

Suzanne Slade is a mechanical engineer who worked on Delta and Titan rockets for NASA. She has written more than 180 children's books, including Daring Dozen- The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon and Mars Is- Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises. She also writes stories about inspiring women in STEM, such as Shining Star- Vera Rubin Discovers Dark Matter and A Computer Called Katherine- How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon. Suzanne and her family split their time between Illinois and New Hampshire. Molly Magnell is a designer and illustrator who has worked with NPR, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Scientific American, Caltech, and others. She has a special interest in breaking down complicated ideas (like quantum physics!) into something "more bite-sized" for everyday humans. She also enjoys drawing powerful women because she believes "it's essential for people to see examples of women achieving great things." When Molly isn't drawing, she can be found petting stray cats in Brooklyn, NY. www.mollymagnell.com

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