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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race Hardcover – Picture Book, January 16, 2018

by Margot Lee Shetterly (Author), Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
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Based on 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 bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! 

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good.

They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.

"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."


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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
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    980L
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    9.25 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    January 16, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    0062742469
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062742469
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K-Gr 2—Shetterly introduces young readers to the inspirational and groundbreaking stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, and their once-hidden contributions to science, aeronautics, and space exploration. Shetterly expertly puts these women's achievements in their historical context: segregation, blatant sexism and racism in the workplace, the civil rights movement, and the space race. Despite the challenges these women faced, they persisted, worked hard, and put a man on the moon. In this picture book take, the text, at times, reads a bit clinical and it's occasionally difficult to distinguish one woman's characteristics from another's while reading. This is remedied with the handy time line of short profiles in the back matter. Freeman's full-color illustrations are stunning and chock-full of details, incorporating diagrams, mathematical formulas, and space motifs throughout (including the women's clothing and jewelry), enhancing the whole book. VERDICT An essential purchase for elementary school and public libraries.—Megan Kilgallen, Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn

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“In Shetterly and Conkling’s approachable text, the reader is introduced to four hidden figures and given a broad look at the United States’ history of segregation and fight for civil rights. Freeman’s illustrations are striking, featuring bold, fully saturated colors. Feels as fresh as the original. Delightful and informative.” — Shelf Awareness

“An important story to tell about four heroines, one that will lead young readers to the longer, more-nuanced coverage available when they are ready.” — Kirkus Reviews

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (January 16, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062742469
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062742469
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 980L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,055 ratings

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Laura Freeman is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree. Her work on “Hidden Figures” written by Margot Lee Shetterly, was recognized with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, reached the New York Times Best Seller list and was listed as one of “Ten Books All Georgians Should Read”. Her art has been honored at the Society of Illustrators in NYC and in the Annuals for Communication Arts and American Illustration.

She has illustrated over thirty children’s books. In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards. And her editorial images are frequently seen in the NY Times and other periodicals.

A native New Yorker residing in Atlanta with her family, she invites you to visit her website: www.LFreemanArt.com to discover more about her.

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LaTonya Willis
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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One of my favorite books now. Excellent!!
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Allison Branscombe
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect picture book version of a complex and compelling story. C
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Note: People that gave this one or two stars were confused-there are several versions of the original 375 page book for adults. This picture book is for young children, and there is another version for middle graders in 3-7th grade! The author is telling this story to all levels of readers, so watch what you are buying!

This is a perfect picture book version of a complex and compelling story. The authors do a fine job of capturing the times in which these future pioneers grew up, facing discrimination both because of their race and their gender. We see their brilliance and their perseverance. The science is beautifully explained for younger kids. The illustrations are very relatable. Several copies of both the picture book and the middle grade books versions belong in every elementary school! First through third grade teachers should read it aloud and discuss it! I would give this 10 stars if I could!
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Deborah Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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My granddaughter loved it and so did her classmates!
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Cecly Ann Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Young readers
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This book is perfect for young readers especially those interested in STEM. Highly recommend getting copies (hard copies) for school libraries and programmes encouraging young readers.
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Ecorriher
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
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This book was a great purchase. Gave my daughter and nieces an example of how important math is. And gave good role models as opposed to the pop culture icons of today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Nonfiction Picture Book for Kids 7-9 Years Old
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• Beautifully illustrated.
•The author did a great job of narrating the lives of four remarkable women in an easy to understand and follow along way. I also appreciate that the author didn't stray away from more difficult topics like segregation in the United States and defined the outdated (but still prevalent to today's society) practice in way that both kids and adults can comprehend.

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Kate
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong book, mostly facts vs. story though.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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I love the movie, and was excited for the picture book. The illustrations in this book are fantastic. Also, the use of vocab in the book is excellent, they use complex words but, always define them in a kid friendly way. This book is a strong hybrid text as it is both a biography, but it also has parts that are almost pure nonfiction with not much story. The other advantage to this book is that it does an excellent job of telling the reader about the time period this took place. Readers learn lots of facts about how NASA came to be, and what life was like for African Americans in the 1950s. This can lead to an excellent discussion regarding how the time period played a role in the lives of the characters. However, I read this aloud to my 3rd graders, and because the book is long (and not always riveting), we read it over a few days. Reading it over a few days was fine, I was just expecting more of a story with non fiction mixed in, this was the opposite. Still glad I bought the book, but, it was different than expected. I can imagine lots of ways I can use this as a mentor text when modeling strategies for reading a hybrid text like this one.
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dunnyboo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book and true story
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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Bought this for my boyfriend’s kindergarten class for Black History and Women’s History months. It’s a bit old for kindergarten but they enjoyed it with him explaining and showing them pictures of the women real life. I teach the abridged junior version of Hidden Figures to my middle schoolers for Black History and Women’s History months
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jacqueline
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso pero es para niños
Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2023
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Lean la descripción primero porque yo quería la versión larga y no me di cuenta que era para niños... al final lo leí y se lo regalé a una niñita ❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
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Got this as a gift for my friend's daughter she enjoyed the book, so makes a great gift for kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Il diritto di contare..film
Reviewed in Italy on June 7, 2020
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Ben scritto.. disegni chiari. Segue le donneee.loro percorso.diritti civili..lo spazio negli anni 60. Donnen egli annin60s negli USA .
Raccomandato..va bene dalla terza media
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5.0 out of 5 stars Les figure sortent de l'ombre...
Reviewed in France on July 1, 2019
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Une oeuvre de vulgarisation très intéressante, avec de très belles images et des renseignements précieux.Envoi express sous pli soigné.Excellente transaction! Merci!
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