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.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 5-9.

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Johnson, Katherine G
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Officials and employees Biography
Sutton, Dr. John S. - Memorial
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African American women mathematicians Biography
Women mathematicians United States Biography

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