national aeronautics and space administration

Before John Glenn orbited Earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as 'human computers' used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation.

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to orbit Earth in 1983 who later worked to encourage young people to pursue science.

This book explains the myths and mysteries associated with Mars, outlining the role played by probes and rovers in its exploration and discussing the possibility of eventually sending people to the planet.

"Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as -human computers- used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African-American women who lived through the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country"--Amazon.com.

"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.

A biography of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician who worked at NASA in the early 1950s until retiring in 1986, and whose calculations--done by hand--helped plan the trajectories for NASA's Mercury and Apollo missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing.

"This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the life and accomplishments of NASA's Katherine Johnson, nicknamed the "Human computer.".

In Mae Carol Jemison, learn how the American astronaut and doctor chose to pursue a career in science and became the first African-American woman in space, followed by work advocating for space exploration and women and minorities in the sciences.