Human Computer : Mary Jackson, Engineer

$9.95

A full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA–includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections!

When Mary Jackson was growing up, she thought being an engineer was impossible for her. Why? After all, she was fantastic at math and science. She worked really hard to learn all she could in school. Why did this smart little girl think she couldn’t be an engineer? In Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer, readers ages 5 to 8 explore the life of Mary Jackson, who overcame the challenges of segregation and sexism to become the first female African American engineer at NASA!

– In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with crew members.

– Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as designing paper airplanes, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8.

– Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!

Description

SKU (ISBN): 9781619307773
ISBN10: 1619307774
Andi Diehn | Illustrator: Katie Mazeika
Binding: Trade Paper
Published: September 2019
Picture Book Biography – Nomad Press
Publisher: Nomad Press – Baker and Taylor Publisher Services

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