Did you know America's first female rocket scientist grew up in Ray, North Dakota? Her father had no intention of sending his daughter to school - she was had too many chore to do on the farm. That all changed when the Sheriff came to the farm and provided Mary a horse to attend school. Mary's humble beginnings led to her become the only female among 900 rocket scientists where she played a key role in getting America's first satellite into space. This is a fascinating read for science and biography buffs!
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