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Hidden figures: the American dream and the untold story of the Black women mathematicians who helped win the space race
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Published:
New York, NY : Harper Luxe, [2016].
Edition:
First Harper Luxe edition.
ISBN:
9780062466440, 0062466445
Physical Desc:
xxiv, 543 pages ; 23 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Points: 18
Lexile measure:
1350L
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The true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space.

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Format:
Large Print
Language:
Unknown
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.7, 18 Points
Lexile measure:
1350

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-543).
Description
The true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space.

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APA Citation (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 Harper Luxe edition. New York, NY, Harper Luxe.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (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. New York, NY, Harper Luxe.

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Shetterly, Margot Lee, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. New York, NY, Harper Luxe, 2016.

MLA Citation (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 Harper Luxe edition. New York, NY, Harper Luxe, 2016.

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