• The Untold Story of Mary Golda Ross: Pioneering Space Engineer (First But Forgotten)

The Untold Story of Mary Golda Ross: Pioneering Space Engineer
(First But Forgotten)

Publication Date
August 01, 2024
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
The Untold Story of Mary Golda Ross: Pioneering Space Engineer (First But Forgotten)

Description

You may have heard about "human computers" like Katherine Johnson who were essential to NASA's space program. But there were other women who also played key roles in the space race--like Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross who became Lockheed Martin's first female engineer and later worked on projects with NASA.

With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Mary Golda Ross's story and her contributions to NASA's space program. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.

Publication date
August 01, 2024
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9781669070030
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Capstone Press
Series
First But Forgotten
BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
JNF025210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/20th Century
JNF051010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
JNF025080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery
Library of Congress categories
United States
Cherokee Indians
Cherokee women
Women aerospace engineers
Ross, Mary Golda
Aerospace engineers
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