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 Press Human 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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