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Katherine Johnson was:

A trailblazer

A mathematician for NASA

An inspiration

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. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.

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The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

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    A Paperback / softback by Maggie Cole, Devika Jina

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 06/06/2019
      ISBN13: 9780241375440, 978-0241375440
      ISBN10: 0241375444
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Katherine Johnson was:

      A trailblazer

      A mathematician for NASA

      An inspiration

      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. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.

      Explore other extraordinary lives:
      The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking
      The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
      The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
      The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
      The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
      The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
      The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

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