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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

AUTHOR Shetterly, Margot Lee; Turpin, Bahni
PUBLISHER HarperCollins (11/29/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (Compact Disc)

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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. Now in a special new edition perfect for young readers, this is the amazing true story of four African American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Soon to be a major motion picture.

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ISBN-13: 9781441743657
ISBN-10: 1441743650
Binding: CD-Audio (CD Standard Audio Format)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 5.40 x 0.60 x 5.60 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Unabridged, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy
Grade Level: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal: B
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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. Now in a special new edition perfect for young readers, this is the amazing true story of four African American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Soon to be a major motion picture.

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Read by: Turpin, Bahni
Bahni Turpin is a native of Pontiac, Michigan, now residing in Los Angeles. An acclaimed theater actress and ensemble member of Cornerstone Theater Company, Bahni has narrated over seventy audiobooks. In addition to her onstage and narration work, Bahni has worked extensively in TV and film.
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