The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

9780241375440 | Extraordinary Lives
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Katherine Johnson was:

A trailblazer

A mathematician for NASA

An inspiration

In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece.

As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.

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PRODUCT DETAILS :
ISBN : 9780241375440
BY (AUTHOR) Jina, Devika, ILLUSTRATED BY Cole, Maggie
PUBLISHER : Penguin Random House Children's UK PUBLICATION DATE : June 06, 2019
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom IMPRINT : Puffin
LANGUAGE : English AGE : From 7 to 12 years
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback
DIMENSION : 198 mm x 129 mm
WEIGHT : 109 g
SERIES : Extraordinary Lives

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational