Back of Book: Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world. Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft’s computer to solve any problems it might encounter.
My Review:
I am overjoyed and the about of picture books that are being published with the theme of strong women. I think it is so important to show young girls how affective they can be on the world. Margaret and the Moon is a perfect balance of fun and information. I had no idea that the person who helped Neil Armstrong land on the moon was a woman. The text focuses on how inquisitive Margret was. The story not only focuses on her great accomplishments but how she got there. The illustrations are fun and creative. The authors note in the back adds a perfect touch. As a teacher, I loved that there was an additional list of reading that children can look up. This is also a perfect beginning to any STEM Project involving the moon. I am excited to add this book to my list of must haves for my classroom.
Ages 5 and up
32 Pages
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