{"product_id":"women-on-a-mission-the-remarkable-heroes-who-put-men-on-the-moon-hardcover","title":"Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Slade\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMolly Magnell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Slade\u003c\/b\u003e is a mechanical engineer who worked on Delta and Titan rockets for NASA. She has written more than 180 children's books, including \u003ci\u003eDaring Dozen: The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMars Is: Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes stories about inspiring women in STEM, such as \u003ci\u003eShining Star: Vera Rubin Discovers Dark Matter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon. \u003c\/i\u003eSuzanne and her family split their time between Illinois and New Hampshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMolly Magnell\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and illustrator who has worked with NPR, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, Caltech, and others. She has a special interest in breaking down complicated ideas (like quantum physics!) into something \"more bite-sized\" for everyday humans. She also enjoys drawing powerful women because she believes \"it's essential for people to see examples of women achieving great things.\" When Molly isn't drawing, she can be found petting stray cats in Brooklyn, NY.\u003cbr\u003ewww.mollymagnell.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.2 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47747606216916,"sku":"9781623543952","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/8ogQFReqIX9781623543952.webp?v=1775052001","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/women-on-a-mission-the-remarkable-heroes-who-put-men-on-the-moon-hardcover","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}