The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the Moon
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The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the Moon
By (Author) Richard Maurer
Roaring Brook Press
Roaring Brook Press
10th April 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
629.454092
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
Width 160mm, Height 235mm, Spine 24mm
484g
Description
In 1969, mankind successfully left our atmosphere and landed on the moon. It took the hard work of countless men and women to make that landing happen. One of those people was Margaret Hamilton. A computer engineer, young Hamilton was hired to develop the completely new software used in the groundbreaking Apollo Space Program. Soon she was the lead engineer, one of the few women in the almost entirely male-dominated profession. It wasn't always easy. In The Woman in the Moon, science writer and journalist Richard Maurer dives deep into the backstory of this extraordinary woman. With firsthand interviews and access to primary sources, this striking biography perfectly captures the exciting atmosphere of the space race and the inspiring figure of Margaret Hamilton.
Reviews
"An appealing biography of a quietly trailblazing engineer." - Kirkus Reviews
"Detailing the beginnings of software engineering, the ins and outs of the Apollo missions, and the social arc away from the 'men only' establishment, this read credits a female pioneer whose work brought a concept to life." - Publishers Weekly
"A deserved spotlight on Margaret Hamilton and valuable addition to books about the space program." - Horn Book Magazine
"Fascinating and engaging...Maurer manages to make even the most complicated subjects accessible." - BCCB
"Maurer's detailed approach to Hamilton's life will interest readers intrigued by underrepresented women in STEM." - Booklist
Author Bio
Richard Maurer is a freelance science writer, exhibit developer, and children's book author. His most recent book, Destination Moon, was named a 2019 Editor's Choice Best Book of the Year by Booklist. In a starred review, Kirkus reviews called it, "Inspiring, fascinating, and, like the millions of parts that had to function for the space program to succeed, practically perfect." Maurer is from Texas and resides in Massachusetts.
