Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA
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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2019 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2018-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781532117701, 9781532170560 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 629.45 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 820 |
Guided Reading Level | S |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 508942 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Activities for further learning, Glossary of key words, Primary-source text, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Core Library Connection FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |