If so, only a few titles might be listed in the lexile list. It is the powerful story of four africanamerican female mathematicians at nasa who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Hidden figures by margot lee shetterly, 9780008201289, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hidden figures unit study resources the homeschool scientist. The uplifting, amazing true storya new york times bestseller. The american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. In brackets, beside each title, is the exact lexile level for each title. But when azaleah gets home, she quickly realizes extra credit isnt as easy as she thought. This book lived up to my high expectations, and i would purchase another book by shetterly.
The illustrations feature a variety of engaging compositions and scenes. We all read the compelling story of anne frank and want to know more. Now in paperback, fourteen unforgettable true stories of children hidden away during world war ii to escape the holocaust. The timing of this revelatory book could not be better, and book clubs. Army and navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers. Lexile level include exclude 430l 2 1030l 1 1040l 1 1120l 1 20l 1 790l 1 840l 1 more. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Hidden figures has justly received a great deal of praise, because its an important and wellwritten book. The books listed below are fiction and nonfiction in the lexile level of 090 0s. This inspiring book brings to life the stories of four african american women whose work forever changed the face of nasa, the space race, and the country. The book show the trouble that colored people have to go throw by white people and this book goes a little deeper this book show what four black women go through and how those four women help us in one of the biggest things that has happened in. Hidden figures young readers edition by margot lee shetterly. It is based on a true story that no one really knows about. This is the amazing true story of four africanamerican female mathematicians at nasa who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.
Interview with margot lee shetterly about hidden figures. When her mother is killed by the gestapo, a jewish girl named lola is sent into hiding. Find and level books by searching the book wizard database of more than 50,000 childrens books. Find books at the right level whether youre looking for biographies or mystery novels, lexile measures can help you find books that match your childs reading level. Henson, octavia spencer, janelle monae, kirsten dunst, and kevin costner. This edition of margot lee shetterlys acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. The true story of four black women and the space race. Nonfiction new york times bestselling author margot lee shetterlys book is now available in a new edition perfect for young readers. Definitely i plan to reread this in the future, and husband might even read it. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated.
The breadth of her welldocumented research is immense, and her narrative compels on every level. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by lexile reading level. Before john glenn orbited the earth, or neil armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female. Hidden figures young readers edition akj education. Here are some hidden figures unit study resources to help you turn the best selling book and new movie into a stem based learning experience. How could i not enjoy reading about brilliant women doing brilliant things. It is the powerful story of four africanamerican female mathematicians at nasa who helped achieve some.
Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the. This book brings to life the stories of dorothy vaughan, mary jackson, katherine johnson, and christine darden, four africanamerican women who lived through the civil rights era, the space race, the cold war, and the movement for gender equality, and whose. Hidden figures is the true story of the days before electrical computers when people were the computers. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above. The book pays homage to four trailblazing african american human. Azaleah cant wait for her class field trip to the national zoo in washington d. The camp is a crowded and unfamiliar place, whose dusty floors, seemingly endless lines, and barbed wire fences begin to unravel the strong kashino family ties. Fast and fun resources for hidden figures scholastic.
But, as world war ii rages and people of japanese descent are forced into internment camps, mitsi is separated from dash, her classmates, and life as she knows it. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Start reading hidden figures on your kindle in under a minute. New york times bestselling author margot lee shetterlys book is now available in a new edition perfect for young readers. Created by wbur and nprs on point radio listen to the audio share. Soon to be a major motion picture starring taraji p.
How many others were hidden away during world war ii. The books listed below are nonfiction in the lexile level 11001190 1100s. Hidden figures young readers edition reading to kids books. Hidden figures young readers edition shetterly, margot lee on. This terrific informational picture book is based on shetterlys adult book not the movie it inspired. This is the amazing true story of four africanamerican female mathematicians at nasa who helped achieve some.
But when someone threatens to expose her to the nazis, lola must flee again, this time hiding with another family in a dirt hole beneath a barn. Ive been waiting for this movie to come out for a while and the book is next on my reading list. It is a book about society, struggles, overcoming prejudices, spirit. The american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race by margot lee shetterly. The true story of four black women and the space race shetterly, margot lee, freeman, laura on. Our products and services help learners achieve their goals by providing unique insights about their ability level and potential. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Hidden figures is an excellent way to excite your students about stem topics during black history month, womens history month, or any time of year, so try out these hidden figures teaching resources give students the opportunity to dissect great scenes and passages again and again. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Hidden figures the american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. The american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race shetterly, margot lee on.
Hidden figures young readers edition by margot lee. The american dream and the untold story of the black wo. Fiction will be listed first and then the nonfiction list will be second. Suzanne williams lexile levels 550 660 hidden talents by david lubar lexile levels 590 630 i survived by lauren tarshis lexile levels 590 740. Library include exclude apple valley galaxie burnsville burnhaven eagan wescott. An energetic narrative focuses on each woman in turn while offering a unifying sense of individual and collective challenges, contributions, and accomplishments. At first, lola secretly lives in the home of a ukrainian woman.
They are in alphabetical order by the authors last name. The american dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race by margot lee shetterly is a book not only about strong women but more. Browse books by margot lee shetterly hidden figures. This inspiring book brings to life the stories of dorothy vaughan, mary jackson, katherine johnson, and.
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