Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13Author :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 19 June 2018
Description
The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures.
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home?
As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe.
From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, Counting on Katherine is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Christy Ottaviano Books
You may also like ...
by
Paperback
15 Apr 2021
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
€9.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Hardback
23 Feb 2021
Educational: Citizenship and social education
€23.39
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Hardback
19 Jun 2018
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
€22.22
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
04 Apr 2024
Picture storybooks
€9.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Reviews