Recommendations for people who like hidden figures the american dream and the untold s margot lee shetterly by Unknown Author
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This book delves into the life of Henrietta Lacks and the immortal cell line, HeLa, that came from her cancer cells. Like 'Hidden Figures', it uncovers untold stories that significantly impacted science and highlights the roles of African Americans in scientific advancements.
For readers interested in the contributions of women in the aerospace industry, this book provides a fascinating look at the female mathematicians and engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, showcasing their crucial work in space exploration.
This book tells the story of the women who served as codebreakers during World War II. It shares thematic similarities with 'Hidden Figures' by focusing on unsung heroines who played pivotal roles in historical events.
Readers fascinated by space exploration will enjoy this detailed narrative of the Apollo 8 mission, which delves into both the technical challenges and the human stories behind this critical venture in the space race.
This book explores the ground-breaking work of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Like 'Hidden Figures', it highlights the important contributions of women to science during times when their work was often overlooked.
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