Hidden figures : the American dream and the untold story of the Black women mathematicians who helped win the space race
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Shetterly, Margot Lee
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New York, New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2016].
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Edition
First edition.
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IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 18
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LC Subjects
African American mathematicians -- Biography.
African American women -- Biography.
Biographies.
Space race.
United States. -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Biography.

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Published
New York, New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2016].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 346 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9.7, 18 Points

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-328) and index.
Citation/References
Library Journal,,September 01, 2016
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Booklist,,September 01, 2016
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Publishers Weekly,,August 29, 2016
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BookPage,,September 01, 2016
Description
The inspiring tale of the African-American women, separated from their white counterparts by Jim Crow laws, who were responsible for supporting the aeronautics industry and writing the equations that would eventually launch rockets and astronauts into space. 384pp., 125K
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Accelerated Reader AR,UG,9.7,18,187010.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

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 edition.). William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (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. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Shetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race First edition., William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

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