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2019

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Nomad Press

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Publié par

Nomad Press

Date de parution

10 septembre 2019

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781619307759

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

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 ages 5 to 8 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!About Picture Book Biography books and Nomad PressHuman Computer is part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of science to young children and makes career connections in different STEM fields. The other titles in this series include Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut; and Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist.Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Biography series bring real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick activities that reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are encouraged to expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist, artist, explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color, and other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

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Publié par

Nomad Press

Date de parution

10 septembre 2019

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781619307759

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

A N D I D I E H N
Illustrated by Katie Mazeika
E N G I N E E R
Mary
Jackson
A S A G I R L , M A R Y W A N T E D T O B E A N E N G I N E E R .
B U T B E C A U S E S H E W A S B L A C K , S O M E S A I D ,
“ N O T Y O U R C A R E E R . ”
S E G R E G A T I O N T O O K A W A Y H E R P A T H O F C H O I C E ,
U N T I L S H E F O U G H T B A C K A N D
R A I S E D H E R V O I C E .
D E M A N D I N G T O B E L E T I N T O T H E C L A S S E S S H E N E E D E D ,
A N D T H R O U G H P E R S I S T E N C E A N D H A R D W O R K ,
S H E S U C C E E D E D !
S H E B E C A M E N A S A ' S F I R S T B L A C K , F E M A L E E N G I N E E R !
T H E N , S H E M A D E S U R E T H E P A T H F O R
O T H E R S W A S C L E A R .
Even as a young girl, Mary Jackson
loved math and science. She loved
learning how things worked. And
she loved helping people.
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