african american women mathematicians

"The story of Katherine Johnson, an African American mathematician whose work was critical to the first US space flight"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares her life excelling in math as a young girl and her eventual career as a NASA mathematician. Explores her work on the Apollo 11 mission.

Examines the life of NASA computer programmer and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan.

Examines the life of NASA aerospace engineer Mary Jackson.

Tells the story of Katherine Johnson, NASA mathmatician who helped put the first man on the moon.

Examines the life of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of an American icon who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives.

"Examines the life of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter."--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines the life of NASA aerospace engineer Mary Jackson ... Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter."--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the life of NASA computer programmer and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan"--Provided by publisher.