The Girl With a Mind for Math : : the Story of Raye Montague

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Call Number: Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Montague, Raye, J 921 Montague, Raye
On Shelf At: Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Westgate Branch

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Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	J 921 Montague, Raye	4-week checkout	Due 04-24-2024

This is a rhyming-text picture book about Raye Montague. After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted-- finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.--Dust jacket.

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Inspiring submitted by kathscot on June 12, 2021, 11:15am Much to inspire in this story, but I was especially impressed with how Raye overcame with hard work and humor.

Another Hidden Figure submitted by Xris on February 7, 2022, 12:31am Raye worked for the US Navy, not NASA, but is still considered a hidden figure. When she went to see the German submarine, I wonder if it's the same one that is now in the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry. Great to have a book that shows how people persevere, to achieve their goals!