The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson—made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures —who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon!
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Author:Slade, Suzanne
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Author:Bardoe, Cheryl
Summary:The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream.
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Author:Swanson, Jennifer
Summary:Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science!
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Author:Reese, Byron
Summary:As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary
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Author:Riedel, Michael
Summary:"Fun and gossipy." — The Wall Street Journal * "A masterful history." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "Engaging." — Newsweek A "brisk, insightful, and deli
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How music got free : the end of an industry, the turn of the century, and the patient zero of piracyAuthor:Witt, Stephen
Summary:"What happens when an entire generation commits the same crime?" How Music Got Free is a riveting story of obsession, music, crime, and money, featuring visionaries and criminals, moguls
Genre: Business and economics, Computer science, MusicAvailable Formats:
Author:Reimer, Chad
Summary:For thousands of years, the broad expanse between Sumas and Vedder Mountains east of Vancouver lay under water, forming the bed of Sumas Lake.
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Author:Cristoforetti, Samantha
Summary:Six years ago, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti spent 200 days orbiting around Earth on the International Space Station.
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Author:Thomas-Müller, Clayton
Summary:An electrifying memoir that braids together the urgent issues of Indigenous rights and environmental policy, from a nationally and internationally recognized activist and survivor.
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Author:Chronicle Books
Summary:Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.
Genre: Myths and folk talesAvailable Formats:
Author:Bowen, Sesali
Summary:From funny and fearless entertainment journalist Sesali Bowen, Bad Fat Black Girl combines rule-breaking feminist theory, witty and insightful personal memoir, and cutting cultural analysis for an
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Author:Kamkwamba, William
Summary:Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery.
Genre: Juvenile nonfiction, Math and scienceAvailable Formats:
Author:Howard, Ron.
Summary:AN AUDIOFILES BEST AUDIOBOOK OF 2021 WINNER OF AN AUDIOFILES EARPHONES AWARD: "This audiobook is simply a delight...a must-listen." "This extraordinary book is not only a chronicle o
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Author:Adlington, Lucy
Summary:A powerful chronicle of the women who used their sewing skills to survive the Holocaust, stitching beautiful clothes at an extraordinary fashion workshop created within one of the most notorious WW
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Author:Harry, Debbie
Summary:A vinyl edition of Face It, the much-anticipated autobiography from rock icon and lead singer of Blondie, Debbie Harry.
Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, MusicAvailable Formats: