Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
By Traci Sorell
Read by Traci Sorell and DeLanna Studi
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ISBN: 9781666509601
Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. This story traces her journey from being the only girl in a high-school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, this story highlights Cherokee values such as working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.
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Summary
Summary
Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. This story traces her journey from being the only girl in a high-school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, this story highlights Cherokee values such as working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.Author
Author Bio: Traci Sorell
Traci Sorell writes fiction and nonfiction books, as well as poems for children. Her debut nonfiction picture book, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga is a Junior Library Guild selection. She is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and lives in northeastern Oklahoma where her tribe is located.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography |
| Runtime: | 0.35 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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