Margaret and the Moon

Discover the inspiring true story of a remarkable trailblazer in "Margaret and the Moon" by Dean Robbins. Published in 2017, this captivating children's book spans 40 pages and introduces readers to Margaret Hamilton, one of the celebrated Women of NASA. From her childhood fascination with numbers to her groundbreaking work at MIT, Margaret's journey exemplifies the power of determination and mathematical prowess.

As a young girl, Margaret dreamed of reaching the moon, meticulously studying algebra, geometry, and calculus. Her incredible skills in mathematics led her to become a pivotal figure in the Apollo missions, where she handwrote the essential code for the spacecraft's computer, enabling it to overcome any challenges it encountered. Without her contributions, historic missions like Apollo 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 10, and Apollo 11 would not have succeeded.

Illustrated by Lucy Knisley, this engaging story not only celebrates Margaret Hamilton's achievements but also inspires young readers to chase their dreams in science and technology.