The China Lake missile range in the Mojave Desert, created during World War II, has always been shrouded in secrecy. But people who make missiles are regular working people, and four of them were Karen Piper’s parents, her sister, and—when she needed summer jobs—herself. Author’s note. Source notes. Black-and-white photo insert.
Title alpha A Girl's Guide to Missiles: Growing Up in America's Secret Desert
Level Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus
Pages Count 336
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Karen Lynnea Piper (1965– ). Earl Marwin Piper (1922–2005). Mary Dahlstrom Piper. Naval Ordnance Test Station employees. China Lake, California. Biography. US Office of Strategic Services. US history of guided missiles. Anecdotes. US electronic technicians. Young women. Cold War (1947–1991). Twentieth-century Southern California social life and customs. Families. US weapons manufacturing. Memoirs.
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-08-13
JLG Release Date Dec 2018
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus
Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
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