{"product_id":"human-computer-mary-jackson-engineer-paperback-1","title":"Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer - Paperback","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\u003eAndi Diehn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 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 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuman Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- In the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Picture Book Biography books and Nomad Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuman Computer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of a set of four books in the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e series that introduces pioneers of science to young children and makes career connections in different STEM fields. The other titles in this series include \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomad Press books in the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAndi Diehn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and editor with an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College. She is the author of the \u003cstrong\u003ePicture Book Science\u003c\/strong\u003e series, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on Today's World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnology: Cool Women Who Code\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Poetry!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, all from Nomad Press. She lives in Enfield, New Hampshire, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatie Mazeika\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing who loves spending her days making pictures. Her favorite part is adding the color and details. Katie is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art of Design. 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