{"product_id":"women-on-a-mission-suzanne-slade-9781623543952","title":"Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon","description":"\u003cb\u003eNeil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the \"hidden figures\" of NASA's Team Apollo! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring twelve talented women who helped get us there. These women performed a variety of daunting jobs to accomplish the first moon landing. Some of their impressive accomplishments include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Phyllis Gaylard helped design the descent engine that allowed for a gentle landing on the lunar surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazel Fellows' creation of the spacesuits that shielded the astronauts on the moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Katherine Johnson's verification of the flight calculations that let them return home safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayful, retro-style illustrations pay homage to the 60s era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite sexism and racism, these \"hidden figures\" persisted, contributing to the space program and paving the way for future women engineers and astronauts. \u003ci\u003eWomen on a Mission\u003c\/i\u003e will surely astound and inspire young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Suzanne Slade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1623543959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623543952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Suzanne Slade","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001664913663,"sku":"9781623543952","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a25f96e5-b1cc-4d1a-a9fc-3689f65ce2be.jpg?v=1751601760","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/women-on-a-mission-suzanne-slade-9781623543952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}