Reviews
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell
dorayangvip's review against another edition
4.0
This is a brief biography of Mary Golda Ross, who had a lifelong passion for math and science and went on to become an accomplished engineer. Packed into only 32 pages, it is a good book to inspire and influence curious young minds of today!
shighley's review against another edition
5.0
This book would be a great addition to diversify a biography section; too often several of the same people are subject to numerous biographies. What an amazing life she led, almost living to 100. This has a nice balance of text, illustrations, and back matter that would make it easily accessible for students.
the_lobrarian's review against another edition
- Illustrations are pencil, ink, and ProCreate
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciate that this book exists so that more people, including me and children, can learn of the existence of Mary Golda Ross. Understandably, since it's a children's book and some of Mary Golda Ross' work is still classified, the book is thin on details. I like that the authors made a point of mentioning Cherokee values and helping others succeed when you can.
dylaurora's review against another edition
5.0
Classified provides an excellent introduction to an important figure of scientific history who has gone largely unnoticed. Not only was Mary Golda Ross a female scientist in an era of masculine-led science, but she was also a Native American engineer - something largely unheard of even today. The format of graphic novel to tell this story is a great way to pull younger audiences in to learn about the diverse figures who helped build the scientific community.
krissyronan's review against another edition
4.0
Loved learning about this Cherokee scientist. Fantastic back matter. Recommended for elementary and older.
Thank you Dreamscape Media and Libro.fm for the audio copy.
Thank you Dreamscape Media and Libro.fm for the audio copy.
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Pair with Hidden Figures or other biographies about women engineers breaking the gender barrier in their field.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
5.0
This picture book biography of Mary Golda Ross is absolutely amazing. I love learning about women who did great things, and it is especially good to hear about women in STEM who managed to get as far as they did, despite being born when most women were not encouraged to pursue a career at all.
I was very impressed that the author, who is also Cherokee, brought up the four values to explain why Mary did the things she did.
1 Gaining skills in all areas of life.
2. Working cooperatively with others
3. Remaining humble when others recognize your talents
4. Helping ensure equal education and opportunity for all.
Because she followed these values, she also made it a point to life up others so they too could follow in her footsteps. Because she followed these teachings she gained the math skills that she did, and was able to work with others.
Mary Gold Ross was an amzasing woman, and I'm glad that this informative book is in picture book form so that young women can learn from her.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
I was very impressed that the author, who is also Cherokee, brought up the four values to explain why Mary did the things she did.
1 Gaining skills in all areas of life.
2. Working cooperatively with others
3. Remaining humble when others recognize your talents
4. Helping ensure equal education and opportunity for all.
Because she followed these values, she also made it a point to life up others so they too could follow in her footsteps. Because she followed these teachings she gained the math skills that she did, and was able to work with others.
Mary Gold Ross was an amzasing woman, and I'm glad that this informative book is in picture book form so that young women can learn from her.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
zabacitanovine's review against another edition
2.0
I expected this to be superb, and now I'm sad to say that it was less than okay.
The illustrations are cute, all right, but the story is so shallow and lacking information.
I felt that all the information I got out of this book was that Mary liked mathematics at school. And that she had Cherokee values. That's all!
I understand that this is a children's book, but still, I wish there was more to learn from it.
A big thank you to Lerner Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with an early version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations are cute, all right, but the story is so shallow and lacking information.
I felt that all the information I got out of this book was that Mary liked mathematics at school. And that she had Cherokee values. That's all!
I understand that this is a children's book, but still, I wish there was more to learn from it.
A big thank you to Lerner Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with an early version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
abigailbat's review against another edition
An own-voices biography of Cherokee aerospace engineer Mary Golda Ross, this is a book that's helping Ross get the recognition she deserves for her contributions to science.