The Story of Katherine Johnson

Andrea Thorpe

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Callisto Kids
07 December 2021

People & places (Children's&YA); Space (Children's&YA); Educational: Technology

Discover the life of Katherine Johnson-a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9

Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her math skills helped send the first American astronauts safely into space, she was a smart and curious girl who loved to learn new things about the world around her. She studied hard in school and became one of the first Black women hired by NASA. Independent reading-This Katherine Johnson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.

Critical thinking-Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Katherine's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

A lasting legacy-Find out how Katherine went from being a young girl growing up in West Virginia to one of the most important people in space exploration.

How will Katherine's out-of-this-world achievements inspire you? Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like- Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

By: Andrea Thorpe
Imprint: Callisto Kids
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9781638070313
ISBN 10: 1638070318
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 07 December 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

ANDREA THORPE has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Student Personnel Services. During her nine years in public education, Andrea worked as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor, and was recognized as Teacher of the Year. She's currently a wife and the mother of three daughters, whom she's been homeschooling for 11 years.

Reviews for The Story of Katherine Johnson

A great biography for young readers, this book is filled with important facts and a timeline to help readers keep track of the ongoing story as it's told. As a teacher, I love the stop and think points and the quiz at the end to review what the reader has learned and to expand on critical thinking points. Very well written and easy for young readers to understand! --Heather Brown, teacher