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Author:
Margot Lee Shetterly
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Discover the hidden heroes of America's space program with an untold true story set during the civil rights movement. These African-American female mathematicians played a crucial role in the historic achievements of space exploration. Despite segregation and limited resources, these skilled "coloured computers" wrote the equations that launched rockets and astronauts into space. Follow the journey from World War II to the women's rights movement as we uncover the inspiring stories of five courageous women who helped change the world.