Hidden heroes the human computers of NASA / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Rebecca Powell.
| Author/creator | Harris, Duchess |
| Other author | Rowell, Rebecca. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019] |
| Description | 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Freedom's promise Harris, Duchess. Freedom's promise. |
| Contents | A letter from Duchess -- NASA's secret weapon -- The path to NASA -- Working at NASA -- Trailblazers -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index |
| Abstract | In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018949708 |
| ISBN | 1532117701 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781532117701 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781641856041 (pbk) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | 1641856041 (pbk) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |