Annie Easley - (Women in Science and Technology) by M M Eboch (Hardcover)

About the Book

Women in Science and Technology: Annie Easley gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of the NASA computer scientist. It covers her childhood, work for the space program, and outreach. Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math.

Book Synopsis

Book Features:
- 24 pages, 10 inches x 8 inches
- Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3 leveled readers
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations
- Features vocabulary and comprehension and extension activities
- Includes reading tips, a timeline, and a glossary

The Magic Of Reading: Prepare to lift off into an engaging story of space exploration with Women in Science and Technology: Annie Easley. The 24-page biography features vibrant illustrations and a look into Annie's inspiring life and work at NASA.

Hands-On Reading Adventure: We know all about astronauts, but do you know how we get them to space? Follow along Annie Easley's exciting journey to becoming a NASA computer scientist, paving the way to send rockets into space.

Features: More than just an exciting kids space book, this children's book also includes a vocabulary list, reading tips for mid-story interaction and engagement, and extension and comprehension activities. A glossary and timeline are also included.

Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 1st--3rd graders through new vocabulary and high-interest topics like space exploration.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

From the Back Cover

Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math. Her work at NASA helped send rockets into space. She lived a life of learning and helping others. Her story inspires all young people to enjoy science and math.

Review Quotes

These titles introduce young readers to important women in the fields of technology and science. Each contains an overview of the early life and how her math and science interests influenced the subject's future career. All had to overcome sexim and in some cases, such as Katherine Johnson's, the added burden of racism, as they made their way through college and careers in traditionally male fields. The scope is limited, but pertinent points are presented, and the text and illustrations appropriately introduce young readers to these influential women. VERDICT These well-done introductions to important female scientists should appeal to young readers. - SLJ Fall 2019

Young readers receive a kid-friendly introduction to inspiring women in STEM fields with this picture-book biography series, Women in Science and Technology. Annie Easley focuses on Annie's love for math and how it led her work as a computer programmer. Also noted are her contributions to vehicles and energy, as well as the obstacles Annie overcame as one of the only African Americans in her field. In Grace Hopper, readers will follow Grace's knack for math as it takes her on a path to the Navy, where she became one of the most important computer programmers and worked with various computer languages. Katherine Johnson discusses Katherine's struggles while she pursued her talents in math and physics, as well as her important role at NASA as she calculated space flights and worked on the space shuttle. Mae C. Jemison follows Mae's journey to becoming an astronaut and bringing new technologies to Africa as a doctor. Bright, colorful illustrations depict the struggles, successes, and determination of each woman featured, with crisp, clear text and short sentences flowing easily from one page to the next, accompanied by larger, more colorful quotes from each of the women. Each book is appended with a time line, text-dependent questions, extension activities, and strategies for reading comprehension, making this series ideal for those building their reading skills. - Booklist Fall 2019