Sue Bradford Edwards

Discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth.-- Edwards and Harris discuss the critical contributions black women made to NASA in the 1950s. They performed by hand the calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth. Their efforts made it...

Music is a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to create their own. This title explores the history of music and music artists, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in making and releasing music. It also looks at the differences between independent artists and artists who sign with major record labels.

Follows the controversy surrounding the building of the pipeline and the associated months-long protests at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index.

"Explores career options as a construction equipment operator, including what construction equipment operators do, what training they need, day to day life, and future outlooks for the career field"--

This history of the Who highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about the Who's beginnings in Britain, their embodiment of youth subcultures, and the legacy of iconic albums. Engaging text, historic photographs, and sidebars bring the story of the Who to life.

"This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Army Rangers, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more"--