Hidden heroes : the human computers of NASA
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Public Library - JUVENILE NONFICTION | JUV 323.1196 HAR | On Shelf |
| Carnegie Public Library - JUVENILE NONFICTION | J 629.45 HARRI | On Shelf |
| Limon Memorial Library - J NONFICTION | J 629.45 HAR | On Shelf |
| Red Feather Lakes Community Library - EASY | E HAR | On Shelf |
| Security Public Library - JUVENILE NONFICTION | JN 629.45 HARRI | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Aerospace engineers -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
African American women mathematicians -- Juvenile literature.
Human computation -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Juvenile literature.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
African American women mathematicians -- Juvenile literature.
Human computation -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Juvenile literature.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.6, 1 Points
Level 5.6, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harris, D., & Rowell, R. (2019). Hidden heroes: the human computers of NASA . Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harris, Duchess and Rebecca, Rowell. 2019. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA. Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harris, Duchess and Rebecca, Rowell. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harris, Duchess,, and Rebecca Rowell. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, 2019.
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