Book : Rise Of The Rocket Girls The Women Who Propelled Us,.

-Titulo Original : Rise Of The Rocket Girls The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles To The Moon To Mars

-Fabricante :

Back Bay Books

-Descripcion Original:

The riveting true story of the women who launched America into space. In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick-thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didnt 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 weve been, and the far reaches of space to which were heading. If Hidden Figures has you itching to learn more about the women who worked in the space program, pick up Nathalia Holts lively, immensely readable history, Rise of the Rocket Girls. -- Entertainment Weekly Review A New York Times bestsellerA Los Angeles Times bestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of 2016An Entertainment Weekly 10 Books You Have to Read in AprilAn Elle 8 Books by Women for Bill Gates to Read This SummerGoodreads Choice Awards finalistIlluminating...these women are vividly depicted at work, at play, in and out of love, raising children--and making history. What a team--and what a story! Gene Seymour, USA Today (3.5 stars/4)The womens stories are fun, intense, and endearing, and they give a new perspective on the rise of the space age. Popular ScienceA marvelous book.... When Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind, there was womankind in the control room. Maria Popova, Brain PickingsImmersive, evocative.... Superbly readable.... Holts poignant narrative should be required reading. Maya Gittelman, BookreporterHolt investigates the fascinating lives and important contributions of these women, who defied the sexist stereotypes of their times to play pivotal roles in sending the first rockets beyond Earth. Scientific AmericanAn intriguing account of the young, female human computers who worked at Caltechs JPL. Be inspired by their work on Americas first satellite and other groundbreaking projects, against the social backdrop of the Space Age, slowly changing gender norms, and the dawn of computers. Estelle Tang, Elle, 5 Books That You Can Read With Your MomHolt argues that these womens calculations played an under-appreciated part in NASAs towering achievements.... Here, math is dramatic, not mundane. Calculating is a physical, even athletic, act.... Holt depicts the human computers life stories vividly. Jennifer Light, NatureWomen were obviously just as vital to innovation and progress. Rise of the Rocket Girls proves that by reexamining the space age-specifically, the group of women who redesigned rocket science in the 40s and 50s and made that one small step for man possible in the first place. Isabella Biedenharn, Christian Holub, Dana Getz, Entertainment WeeklyNASAs Rocket Girls are no longer forgotten history. Thanks to a new book, these female pioneers who helped the U.S. win the space race are finally getting their due... Holt documents the lives of these women, who were not only pioneers in their profession, but also in their personal lives. Naomi Shavin, SmithsonianA must read for any women in tech or interested in technology! Girls Who CodeThe JPLs earliest days were fueled by math whizzes who happened to be women.... Holt was clearly smitten while interviewing surviving members of the elite group, and conveys that affection while honoring their story. DiscoverEngaging.... A fresh contribution to womens history.... Besides chronicling the development of Americas space program, Holt recounts the womens private lives-ma