Rise of the rocket girls : the women who propelled us, from missiles to the moon to Mars
(Large Print)
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Published
Farmington Hills, Mich : Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2017.
Edition
Large print edition.
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503 pages (large print) : illustrations ; c22 cm
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West Lafayette PL - West Lafayette - Main Floor - Large Print Non-Fiction | LP 629.47092 HOL | On Shelf |
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LC Subjects
Astronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) -- Biography.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) -- History.
Rocketry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Women computer programmers -- United States -- Biography.
Women computer programmers -- United States -- History.
Women in computer science -- United States -- Biography.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Biography.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- History.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) -- Biography.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) -- History.
Rocketry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Women computer programmers -- United States -- Biography.
Women computer programmers -- United States -- History.
Women in computer science -- United States -- Biography.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- Biography.
Women mathematicians -- United States -- History.
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Published
Farmington Hills, Mich : Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2017.
Format
Large Print
Edition
Large print edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-501).
Description
"In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn't turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper, and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible.For the first time, Rise of the Rocket Girls tells the stories of these women--known as "human computers"--who broke the boundaries of both gender and science. Based on extensive research and interviews with all the living members of the team, Rise of the Rocket Girls offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science: both where we've been, and the far reaches of space to which we're heading." -- provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Holt, N. (2017). Rise of the rocket girls: the women who propelled us, from missiles to the moon to Mars (Large print edition.). Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Holt, Nathalia, 1980-. 2017. Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars. Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Holt, Nathalia, 1980-. Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Holt, Nathalia. Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars Large print edition., Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2017.
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