Bibliograph

Dorothy Vaughan, NASA's leading human computer, by Deirdre R.J. Head

Type

Label

Dorothy Vaughan, NASA's leading human computer, by Deirdre R.J. Head

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4-6, Capstone Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dorothy Vaughan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1135933505

Responsibility statement

by Deirdre R.J. Head

Series statement

Movers, shakers, and history makers

Sub title

NASA's leading human computer

Summary

"In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Before reaching the stars -- Looking for work -- Using math to fly -- Being a hidden figure -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Classification