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Katherine Johnson

By Izzi Howell

How did a determined maths genius help send astronauts safely towards the Moon?

inspiring · informative · pioneering · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Katherine Johnson about?

Discover the remarkable life of Katherine Johnson, a maths genius who broke barriers and helped NASA reach the Moon. From her childhood love of numbers to her pioneering work calculating the flight paths of spacecraft, Katherine used determination and brilliant problem-solving to overcome racism and sexism. This inspiring biography follows her journey from an ambitious young girl to a celebrated mathematician whose calculations helped make space exploration possible. It also explores her lasting legacy and the importance of her achievements.

About the author

Izzi Howell is a popular children's author who loves making facts fun and easy to understand. She has written many exciting non-fiction books, including the 'Fact Cat' series, which help curious readers learn about science, history, and the world around them. Izzi enjoys answering big questions and inspiring young minds to discover new things.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

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