Description: Discover the inspiring true story of four black women mathematicians who played pivotal roles at NASA during the space race.
Age Group: 4-8 years

Ages 6-10
Awards: the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman

Independent reading level: 4th to 5th grade

Awards: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Children's ( )

The book “ Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly is a picture book thats based one a true story about 4 black women who helped NASA launch men into space. This event was happening during the space race and the fight for civil rights. The intended audience 10 years old and up. ( )

This book is a phenomenal choice for a science classroom. Hidden figures follow several influential figures who worked at different organizations and helped change history as we know it. It follows the path of history, and how they shaped it in aeronautical innovation. I think this is perfect for students who feel as though learning doesn't make a difference! ( )