By Ebony Joy Wilkins (author) , Charlotte Ager (illustrator) Part of the DK Life Stories series
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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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Science, Space, The Natural World, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson was written by Ebony Joy Wilkins and published by DK Children an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson has 128 pages
Yes it is part of DK Life Stories series
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