Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race

Based on the true story of NASA's African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in the US space program, "Hidden Figures" is an Oscar-nominated film that chronicles the journey of these women from World War II through the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women's rights movement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Amid the tumultuous era of the civil rights movement, a remarkable tale unfolds, revealing the untold story of African-American female mathematicians who played a pivotal role in shaping America's space program. These remarkable individuals, known as 'Human Computers,' were responsible for calculating the intricate flight paths that led to historic achievements such as the moon landing. Despite being segregated from their white counterparts, these talented women used their mathematical prowess and unwavering determination to write the equations that propelled rockets and astronauts into space. Spanning from the aftermath of World War II to the pinnacle of NASA's golden age, Hidden Figures intricately weaves a captivating tapestry of human history, encompassing the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women's rights movement. Through the intimate narratives of five courageous women, this film showcases their unwavering dedication and contributions, forever altering the course ofankind's greatest adventure.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008555375