{"product_id":"women-on-a-mission-9781623543952","title":"Women on a Mission","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, Katherine, and the other women of Team Apollo. An inspiring introduction to the hidden figures!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNASA expert Suzanne Slade highlights these 12 female pioneers of STEM in this nonfiction picture book, and perfect for 6-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring the twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhyllis Gaylard designed the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazel Fellows created the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Katherine Johnson verified the flight calculations that let them return home safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite sexism and racism, these hidden figures persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. \u003ci\u003eWomen on a Mission\u003c\/i\u003e will surely astound and inspire young readers, and its retro-style illustrations pay homage to the era.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091078541655,"sku":"9781623543952","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781623543952.jpg?v=1762274108","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/women-on-a-mission-9781623543952","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}