The Untold Story of Mary Golda Ross: Pioneering Space Engineer

by Katrina M. Phillips

Overview

You may have heard about “human computers” like Katherine Johnson who were essential to NASA’s space program. But there were other women who also played key roles in the space race—like Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross who became Lockheed Martin’s first female engineer and later worked on projects with NASA. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Mary Golda Ross’s story and her contributions to NASA’s space program. Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669070030
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	First but Forgotten
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Katrina Phillips is a citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. She earned her BA and PhD in History from the University of Minnesota, and she teaches Native American history and the history of the American West at Macalester College.

Interviews

Presents lesser known stories of people involved in key historical events;