Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon

Gr 3-6–A brilliant and brief record of the lives of 12 women who made the Apollo missions possible. A dozen exceptional women in various fields of work are highlighted in this collective biography, from mathematician Katherine Johnson to food scientist Rita Rapp. From planning, liftoff, and landing, no part of the Apollo missions happened without the direct impact of these highly intelligent women. While most early NASA missions are remembered by such historic moments as a man walking on the moon, it was the women left back on Earth who made this incredible journey possible. Cherokee Nation member Mary Golda Ross helped develop the first planetary flight handbooks; master organizer and analyzer Josephine Jue made history behind the scenes in a world mostly dominated by men. Brief professional biographical summaries are offered for each woman along with a related quote. Retro styling and formatting are paired with photographs and cheery illustrations.