The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson, 9780241375440
Paperback
Numbers whiz, space pioneer: Katherine Johnson’s calculations launched us to the stars.

The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

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  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    17 June 2019

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Summary

Counting on the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson

A bold new non-fiction series for readers 7+ focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures.

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. Discove…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241375440
ISBN-10:0241375444
Series:Extraordinary Lives
Author:Devika Jina, Maggie Cole
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Puffin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:17 June 2019
Weight:109g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 7mm
About The Author

Devika Jina

Devika Jina (Author)

Devika Jina has loved writing since she was a child, when she attempted a spin off of The NeverEnding Story. Today, she continues to write, having penned two titles in the “Extraordinary Lives” series. Besides this, she writes on race, gender and culture in modern Britain from a British Indian woman’s perspective.

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