Women on a Mission
Author: Slade, Suzanne
ISBN: 9781623543952
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 20 Jan 2026
Pages: 48
Format: Hardback
Plt;bPgt;Neil couldnP#39;t have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; of NASAP#8217;s Team Apollo!Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt; Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;Neil couldnP#39;t have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; of NASAP#8217;s Team Apollo!Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt; Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;This is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing. Some of their impressive accomplishments include:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;ulPgt;Plt;liPgt;How Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;Hazel FellowsP#8217; creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;And Katherine JohnsonP#8217;s verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;/ulPgt;Plt;brPgt;Playful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Despite sexism and racism, these Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. Plt;iPgt;Women on a MissionPlt;/iPgt; will surely astound and inspire young readers.
ISBN: 9781623543952
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 20 Jan 2026
Pages: 48
Format: Hardback
Plt;bPgt;Neil couldnP#39;t have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; of NASAP#8217;s Team Apollo!Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt; Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;Neil couldnP#39;t have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; of NASAP#8217;s Team Apollo!Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt; Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;This is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing. Some of their impressive accomplishments include:Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;ulPgt;Plt;liPgt;How Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;Hazel FellowsP#8217; creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;liPgt;And Katherine JohnsonP#8217;s verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.Plt;/liPgt;Plt;/ulPgt;Plt;brPgt;Playful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Despite sexism and racism, these Pquot;hidden figuresPquot; persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. Plt;iPgt;Women on a MissionPlt;/iPgt; will surely astound and inspire young readers.
