In Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into Space by Slade, readers will learn about Mary Sherman Morgan, who grew up on a dirt-poor farm in North Dakota. When she began school, she quickly discovered a love for learning, while excelling in science, especially chemistry. When given the chance, she went to work in a laboratory during World War II designing rocket fuel. With Courage and perseverance, Mary is chosen over her male colleagues to create the fuel to launch America's first satellite into space. Hardcover, 48 pages. Ages 7 to 10 years old.
