The Woman in the Moon
14 March 2023Synopsis
A stunning and intimate biography of Margaret Hamilton, the computer engineer who helped Apollo 11 and mankind get from the Earth to the moon.
First-hand accounts, exclusive interviews with the legendary Margaret Hamilton, and detailed science populate the pages of this remarkable biography.
In 1969, mankind successfully left our atmosphere and landed on the moon. It took countless hours of calculations,...
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14 March 2023
9781626728561Reviews
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
"In 1969, men walked on the moon. But it was a woman, Margaret Hamilton, who put them there. A brilliant mathematician who coined the term, ‘software engineering,’ she led the Apollo 11 onboard flight software team into space--and history.” - Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry
"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
