Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer (Picture Book Biography)
by Andi Diehn (Author) Katie Mazeika (Illustrator)
A full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA--includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections!
When Mary Jackson was growing up, she thought being an engineer was impossible for her. Why? After all, she was fantastic at math and science. She worked really hard to learn all she could in school. Why did this smart little girl think she couldn't be an engineer?
In Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer, readers explore the life of Mary Jackson, who overcame the challenges of segregation and sexism to become the first female African American engineer at NASA! -
In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with crew members. - Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as designing paper airplanes, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. - Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!
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School Library Journal
Gr 1-3--Four introductory volumes to the lives of prominent women of math and science. The reader learns about how they entered their fields, their work, and the challenges they faced. The biographies of Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson also reveal their struggles with segregation at NASA. The text is straightforward and focuses strictly on their careers. Time lines in the back fill in gaps for the reader whose curiosity is piqued. Colorful illustrations nicely complement the narrative. VERDICT Interesting takes on important women should appeal to both browsers and report writers.
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Praise for other titles by Andi Diehn
Energy: Physical Science for Kids
Washington Parent Magazine
Inquiring young minds will adore this series for its savvy combination of facts and fun.
Andi Diehn is a writer and editor with an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. She is the author of the Picture Book Science series, Shakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on Today's World, Technology: Cool Women Who Code, and Explore Poetry!, all from Nomad Press. She lives in Enfield, New Hampshire, with her family.
Katie Mazeika is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Her illustrations are primarily done in Photoshop. Katie is a member of the SCBWI.
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF023000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women
JNF051120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made
United States
African American women
Juvenile works
Biography
Space race
Women mathematicians
African American mathematicians
Jackson, Mary
Aerospace engineers
