53 pages • 1 hour read
Margot Lee ShetterlyHidden Figures: Young Readers Edition
Nonfiction | Biography | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly tells the true story of four African American women—Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden—who overcame racism and sexism to work as mathematicians at NASA from the 1940s to the 1960s, playing crucial roles in major space missions, including the moon landing, and paving the way for future generations in math and science. The text addresses themes of discrimination and segregation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Hidden Figures: Young Readers Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly is praised for its inspiring portrayal of pioneering African-American women in NASA. Reviewers commend its accessible writing and historical accuracy. Some note it can be challenging for younger readers due to dense information. Overall, it's valued for its educational and empowering narrative.
Who Should Read Hidden Figures: Young Readers Edition?
A reader who will enjoy Hidden Figures: Young Readers Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly is a middle school student interested in history, space, and social justice. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will appreciate the inspiring true stories of African-American women mathematicians who broke barriers at NASA.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
1120LBook Details
History: U.S.
Science / Nature
Gender / Feminism
Natural World: Space & The Universe