Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Helaine Becker, Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2018-06-19Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Henry Holt & CompanyISBN-13:9781250137524ISBN-10:1250137527UPC:9781250137524Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, Women, History of ScienceSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCN6H9DGPN
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
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...Audience: Ages 9-12
Language:EnglishPublisher:Henry Holt & CompanyISBN-13:9781250137524ISBN-10:1250137527UPC:9781250137524Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Science & NatureBook Topic:Science & Technology, Women, History of ScienceSize:11.10 x 9.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCN6H9DGPN
Helaine Becker is the author of more than 70 award-winning books for children including You Can Read, Worms for Breakfast: How to Feed a Zoo, Monster Science and Counting on Katherine. She loves science, books and ice cream, but not necessarily in that order.
Dow Phumiruk is a general pediatrician with a passion for art. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three girls. When she is not...
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