Margot Lee Shetterly

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE New York Times Bestseller Set amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASA's African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America's space program. Before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as 'Human Computers', calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. Segregated from their white counterparts, these 'coloured computers' used pencil and paper to write the equations that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Moving from World War II through NASA's golden age, touching on the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women's rights movement, 'Hidden Figures' interweaves a rich history of mankind's greatest adventure with the intimate stories of five courageous women whose work forever changed the world.

Antes de que John Glenn orbitara la Tierra o que Neil Armstrong caminara sobre la Luna, un grupo de matemáticas conocidas como las «computadoras humanas» calcularon, con lápices, reglas y sencillas c

Antes de que John Glenn orbitara alrededor de la tierra o Neil Armstrong caminara sobre la luna, un grupo de mujeres matemáticas comprometidas conocidas como «computadoras humanas» utilizaban lápices

Armées de simples crayons et de règles, elles ont propulsé les États-Unis en tête de la course à la conquête spatiale.Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Christine Darden. Grâce à ces m

The #1 New York Times bestsellerThe phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of Americas greatest achievements in space. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. Originally relegated to teaching math in the Souths segregated public schools, they were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II, when Americas aeronautics industry was in dire need of anyone who had the right stuff. Suddenly, these overlooked math whizzes had a shot at jobs worthy of their skills, and they answered Uncle Sams call, moving to Hampton, Virginia and the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory. Even as Virginias Jim Crow laws required them to be segregated from their white counterparts, the women of Langleys all-black West Computing group helped America achieve one of the things it desired most: a decisive victory over the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and complete domination of the heavens. Starting in World War II and moving through to the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race, Hidden Figures follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASAs greatest successes. It chronicles their careers over nearly three decades they faced challenges, forged alliances and used their intellect to change their own lives, and their countrys future. How did a group of segregated women change the face of a nation and launch America into the future?NASAs Human Computers: Follow the intertwined careers of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, the brilliant minds behind Americas race to space. The Space Race: Discover how these women used slide rules and pencils to calculate the trajectories that launched astronauts like John Glenn into orbit and helped America win the Cold War competition. The Civil Rights Movement: A powerful story of trailblazers who broke through gender and racial barriers, fighting segregation on the ground while helping to launch rockets into the heavens. Trailblazing Women in STEM: An unforgettable narrative nonfiction account of perseverance and genius that reveals the previously untold story of the women who powered a nation forward.

The Top 10 Sunday Times BestsellerNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREOscar Nominated For Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay Set amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASAs African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in Americas space program. Before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as Human Computers, calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. Segregated from their white counterparts, these colored computers used pencil and paper to write the equations that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Moving from World War II through NASAs golden age, touching on the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the womens rights movement, Hidden Figures interweaves a rich history of mankinds greatest adventure with the intimate stories of five courageous women whose work forever changed the world.

Esta es la verdadera historia, nunca antes contada, de las mujeres afroamericanas de la NASA expertas en matemáticas, que desempeñaron un papel crucial en el programa espacial de Estados Unidos, y cuyas contribuciones han permanecido anonimas hasta ahora.La fenomenal historia de mujeres matematicas afroamericanas de la NASA en la vanguardia del movimiento feminista y de derechos civiles, cuyos calculos impulsaron uno de los mayores logros espaciales de Estados Unidos. Ahora una gran pelicula protagonizada por Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, y Kevin Costner.Antes de que John Glenn girara en orbita alrededor de la Tierra, o Neil Armstrong caminara en la luna, un grupo de mujeres profesionales en el area de las matematicas conocidas como computadoras humanas usaron lapices, reglas de calculo, maquinas de sumar para escribir las ecuaciones base para el lanzamiento de cohetes y astronautas al espacio. Entre ellas se encuentran un grupo de mujeres afroamericanas excepcionalmente talentosas, algunas de las mentes mas brillantes de su generacion. Originalmente relegadas a enseñar matematicas en escuelas publicas segregadas del sur, fueron llamadas a servir durante la escasez laboral de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando la industria aeronautica de Estados Unidos se encontraba en extrema necesidad de alguien con conocimientos.Repentinamente, estas profesionales tenian acceso a un empleo digno de sus habilidades y respondieron al llamado del Tio Sam, se mudaron a Hampton, Virginia, y al fascinante mundo del Laboratorio Aeronautico Langley Memorial. A pesar de que las leyes Jim Crow de Virginia les obligaba a estar separadas de sus homologos blancos, el grupo de mujeres afroamericanas Computadoras del oeste ayudo a Estados Unidos a alcanzar una de las metas mas deseadas: una victoria decisiva sobre la Union Sovietica durante la Guerra Fria, y el dominio completo de los cielos.Iniciando en la Segunda Guerra Mundial y hasta la Guerra Fria, el Movimiento de los derechos civiles y la carrera espacial, Figuras ocultas entrelaza las historias de Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson y Christine Darden, cuatro mujeres afroamericanas que participaron en algunos de los mayores exitos de la NASA. Es la cronica de sus carreras a lo largo de casi tres decadas en las que enfrentaron desafios, alianzas y utilizaron su intelecto para cambiar sus vidas y el futuro de su pais.Now major motion picture starring Golden Globewinner Taraji P. Henson and Academy Awardwinners Octavia Spencer and Kevin Costner.Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASAs African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in Americas space programand whose contributions have been unheralded, until now.

Esta é a história incrível de um grupo de matemáticas afro-americanas que, com os seus cálculos, ajudaram a NASA e os EUA em alguns dos acontecimentos mais importantes da corrida espacial.Este livro começa na Segunda Guerra Mundial e desenvolve-se durante a Guerra Fria, o movimento dos direitos civis e da corrida espacial. Elementos Secretos segue a vida de Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson e Christine Darden, quatro mulheres afro-americanas que participaram em varios dos maiores sucessos da NASA. E uma cronica de quase tres decadas durante as quais essas mulheres enfrentaram desafios, forjaram alianças e usaram o seu intelecto para mudar as suas proprias vidas e o futuro do seu pais.Antes que John Glenn descrevesse uma orbita a volta da terra ou Neil Armstrong caminhasse na lua, um grupo de matematicas conhecido como os "computadores humanos" calculava, com lapis, reguas e calculadoras simples, equaçes complicadas que permitiriam lançar os foguetes e os astronautas para o espaço.Entre estas "calculadoras" havia um pequeno grupo excecional de mulheres afro-americanas, especialmente talentosas. Mesmo ali, foram segregadas do resto das mulheres porque a Lei na Virginia assim o estabelecia. Deste modo, esta equipa ajudou de forma excelente a que os Estados Unidos ganhassem a corrida espacial a URSS durante a Guerra Fria.

The uplifting, amazing true storya New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterlys acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. Its the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country.This edition, adapted for young readers, brings their history to life with stories of courage, genius, and the power of fighting for your dreams.The Human Computers: Meet the brilliant African-American women who worked as "human computers," calculating the math for Americas first rockets and astronauts by hand. The Space Race: Learn how these women were the hidden heroes of the Space Race, helping the United States compete with the Soviet Union and reach for the moon. Breaking Barriers: Follow the inspiring journey of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden as they fought segregation and sexism to become leaders in their field. Inspiring STEM Story: Perfect for young readers and future scientists, this book shows how a love for math and science can change the world.