Hidden women : the African-American mathematicians of NASA who helped America win the space race / by Rebecca Rissman ; consultants Elizabeth S.S. Smith, Sarah Shull, Danielle DeVoy.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-111) and index. Includes stories about Katherine Johnson, Miriam Mann, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughn, Annie Easley, and Christine Darden.
Contents:
Get the girl -- The space race -- Running numbers -- A woman in the wind tunnel -- Testing rockets -- Annie Easley and the centaur -- A year of tragedy and new hope -- The moon landing, a dream come true -- "Houston, we've had a problem" -- After the race -- Epilogue -- Timeline.
Summary:
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 result.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.