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Hidden figures: the American dream and the untold story of the Black women mathematicians who helped win the space race
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Published:
New York, NY : Harper Luxe, [2016].
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
First Harper Luxe edition.
Physical Desc:
xxiv, 543 pages ; 23 cm
Status:
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The true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space.

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Shetterly, M. L. (2016). Hidden figures: the American dream and the untold story of the Black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. First Harper Luxe edition. New York, NY, Harper Luxe.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Shetterly, Margot Lee. 2016. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. New York, NY, Harper Luxe.

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Shetterly, Margot Lee, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. New York, NY, Harper Luxe, 2016.

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Shetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. First Harper Luxe edition. New York, NY, Harper Luxe, 2016.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062466440, 0062466445
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.7, 18 Points
Lexile measure:
1350

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-543).
Description
The true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space.
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