Bibliograph

Hidden heroes, the human computers of NASA, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Type

Label

Hidden heroes, the human computers of NASA, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

820L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden heroes

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell

Series statement

Freedom's promise

Sub title

the human computers of NASA

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

Creator