Katherine Johnson / by Ebony Joy Wilkins ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.
Material type:
TextSeries: DK life storiesPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2019Edition: First American editionDescription: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781465479624
- 1465479627
- 9781465479129
- 1465479120
- Johnson, Katherine G. -- Juvenile literature
- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American women mathematicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American women physicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Women mathematicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Women physicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American women -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Biography | Johnson, K. W684 | Available | 33111009420353 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Johnson, K. W684 | Available | 33111009586625 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie 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. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, follow Katherine's 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.
DK Life Stories go 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, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
Examines the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, from her early education and career before working for NASA to her integral role in the space program.
Includes index.
Counting on Katherine -- Asking questions -- Separate and unequal -- Breaking barriers -- A new journey -- Woman at work -- Pushing for change -- The space race -- Apollo 11 -- "One giant leap" -- An incredible career -- Awards and acclaim.