The Untold Story of Mary Golda Ross: Pioneering Space Engineer

By Katrina M Phillips

Book Overview

You may have heard about "human computers" like Katherine Johnson who were essential to NASA's space program. But there were other women who also played key roles in the space race--like Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross who became Lockheed Martin's first female engineer and later worked on projects with NASA. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Mary Golda Ross's story and her contributions to NASA's space program. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1669070034
• ISBN13: 9781669070030
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6