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Book Synopsis: Discover the story of how a math-loving girl blazed a trail for herself and others in this American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book, Classified: Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, a biography for children ages 7 – 11.
Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.
Cherokee author Traci Sorell and Métis illustrator Natasha Donovan trace Ross's 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, the narrative highlights Cherokee values including education, working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.
“A stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations, it deserves space alongside stories of other world leaders and innovators.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
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Unlock the extraordinary story of Mary Golda Ross in Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer. This award-winning biography, suitable for children ages 7-11, delves into the remarkable life of the first female engineer at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Discover how Ross's love for math and her strong Cherokee values paved the way for her groundbreaking career in designing classified airplanes and spacecraft.
Written by Cherokee author Traci Sorell and beautifully illustrated by Métis artist Natasha Donovan, this inspiring tale follows Ross's journey from being the only girl in a high school math class to pursuing an engineering degree. Get an inside look at her time in the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, where she left an indelible mark as a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering.
More than just a biography, Classified showcases the core values of the Cherokee culture, including the importance of education, cooperative work, humility, and advocating for equal opportunity and education for all. Ross's story serves as a powerful reminder that with determination and perseverance, anyone can achieve greatness.
Reviews have been pouring in for Classified, with Kirkus Reviews declaring it as a "stellar addition to the genre that will launch careers and inspire for generations." Don't miss out on this compelling and inspiring read that deserves a place among the stories of other world leaders and innovators.
To get your hands on Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer and embark on this incredible journey of courage and achievement, click here now.
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