Bibliograph

Hidden heroes, the human computers of NASA, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Type

Label

Hidden heroes, the human computers of NASA, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden heroes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1050621994

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Series statement

Freedom's promise

Sub title

the human computers of NASA

Summary

In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers

Table Of Contents

A letter from Duchess -- NASA's secret weapon -- The path to NASA -- Working at NASA -- Trailblazers -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification