Middle-grade novel · Nonfiction
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
Margot Lee Shetterly
About the book
The true story of Black women mathematicians who worked at NASA's Langley center and contributed to the U.S. space program.
Reading notes
Adapted from the adult book for young readers; connects math and history.
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Book details
- Author
- Margot Lee Shetterly
- First published
- 2016
- Suggested ages
- Ages 9–13 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Independent reader
- Topics
- stem, women in history, space
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9780062662378 · Harper, 2016
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
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