Learn all about Katherine Johnson and her ground-breaking mathematical work in this children's biography
In this biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures.
It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the Moon - but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, such a feat could not have been possible. Follow her remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher, to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
By:
Ebony Joy Wilkins Illustrated by:
Charlotte Ager Imprint: DK Children Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 136mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 340g ISBN:9780241358580 ISBN 10: 0241358582 Series:DK Life Stories Pages: 128 Publication Date:08 January 2019 Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
