{"product_id":"9781623543952","title":"Women on a Mission","description":"Author:\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781623543952\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 20 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the \"hidden figures\" of NASA's Team Apollo!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the \"hidden figures\" of NASA's Team Apollo!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazel Fellows' creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Katherine Johnson's verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era.\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727080149150,"sku":"UBD-9781623543952","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781623543952.jpg?v=1776492446","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781623543952","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}