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Counting on Katherine  Cover Image Book Book

Counting on Katherine

Becker, Helaine (author.). Phumiruk, Dow, (illustrator.).

Summary: You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.

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  • ISBN: 9781250137524
  • ISBN: 1250137527
  • Physical Description: print
    1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2018.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 5-9.
Subject: Johnson, Katherine G
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Officials and employees Biography
Sutton, Dr. John S. - Memorial
Mathematicians United States Biography
African American women mathematicians Biography
Women mathematicians United States Biography

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  • 1 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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Covington Branch J B J67272b (Text) 33126022808699 JBiography Checked out 05/07/2024
Erlanger Branch J B J67272b (Text) 33126022808681 JBiography Checked out 05/12/2024
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  • Baker & Taylor
    A picture book introduction to the boundary-breaking mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures describes how a numbers-loving young Katherine Johnson became an American icon who calculated the course of moon landings and was integral in saving lives during the Apollo 13 mission.
  • Baker & Taylor
    An introduction to the boundary-breaking mathematician, Katherine Johnson, reveals how her love of mathematics started at a young age led her to a job at NASA where she calculated the course of moon landings and helped sace the Apollo 13 mission.
  • McMillan Palgrave

    The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures.

    You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home?

    As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe.

    From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, Counting on Katherine is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.

    Christy Ottaviano Books

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