Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

Name: Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
Brand: Devika Jina
SKU: 9780241375440
Price: 7.42 GBP
Availability: InStock

by Devika Jina

Title:

Author:

Devika Jina

Series (if any):

Extraordinary Lives

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

128 pages

Publisher:

Penguin Random House Children's UK

ISBN-13:

9780241375440

EAN:

9780241375440

Publication Date:

06/06/2019

Classifications:

Children's and Teenage

Weight (g):

234

Dimensions (mm):

194 x 168 x 9

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£7.42

17 copies in stock

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Description

Katherine Johnson was:A trailblazerA mathematician for NASAAn inspirationIn 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 HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Anne FrankThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Rosa ParksThe Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela