Hidden Figures
The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly
Discover the hidden heroes of America's space program with an untold true story set during the civil rights movement. These African-American female mathematicians played a crucial role in the historic achievements of space exploration. Despite segregation and limited resources, these skilled "coloured computers" wrote the equations that launched rockets and astronauts into space. Follow the journey from World War II to the women's rights movement as we uncover the inspiring stories of five courageous women who helped change the world.
Publish Date
2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.97
ISBN
9780062742469
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