This beautiful picture book tells the story of two scientists who
worked together side by side to send humans into space.
Mary Jackson was super smart. She loved math and science, and she
loved to learn. When Mary got a job at NASA, it was a dream come
true! But this was a time when Black people were segregated from white
people, and Mary had to fight hard for every opportunity.
In 1953, Mary started working alongside Kaz Czarnecki. They soon
realized how much they could share and teach each other. The two
were from completely different backgrounds, but it didn't matter at
all--they had so much in common.
This was the beginning of a friendship that lasted for decades.
Together, they worked on amazing experiments and achieved incredible
things, like working to land astronauts on the moon.
Friends Change the World is a series of picture books that
celebrates the power of friendship. From musical greats to sports
champions, scientists and explorers to artists and activists, these are
the true stories of real friends who achieved amazing things. Whether
best friends since school or thrown together by a chance encounter, they
supported and inspired each other to make their shared dreams come true.
This charming series shows 4- to 7-year-olds how togetherness, respect,
and friendship can make the world a better place.