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Katherine Johnson

Title :

Katherine Johnson / by Ebony Joy Wilkins ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.

Title:

Katherine Johnson

Author:

Wilkins, Ebony

Format:

Books

Series:

DK life stories

DK life stories.

Physical Description:

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 20 cm.

Edition:

First American edition.

ISBN:

9781465479624

9781465479129

Production / Publication Information:

New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2019.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Counting on Katherine -- Asking questions -- Separate and unequal -- Breaking barriers -- A new journey -- Woman at work -- Pushing for change -- The space race -- Apollo 11 -- "One giant leap" -- An incredible career -- Awards and acclaim.

Summary:

Examines the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, from her early education and career before working for NASA to her integral role in the space program.

Language:

English

Added Author:

Ager, Charlotte

Corporate Subject:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Biography.

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (OCoLC)fst00528469

Genre:

Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686

Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873

Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637

Biographies.

Personal Subject:

Johnson, Katherine G.-Juvenile literature.

Johnson, Katherine G.

Johnson, Katherine G. (OCoLC)fst01986626

Subject Term:

African American women mathematicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

African American women physicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Women mathematicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Women physicists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

African American women -- Juvenile literature.

African American women mathematicians.

African American women physicists.

Women mathematicians.

Women physicists.

African Americans -- Biography.

Women -- Biography.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women.

African American women. (OCoLC)fst00799438

African American women mathematicians. (OCoLC)fst00799507

African American women physicists. (OCoLC)fst00799515

Women mathematicians. (OCoLC)fst01178130

Women physicists. (OCoLC)fst01178305

Holds: Copies:

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Material Type	Library	Call Number	Item Barcode	Location
Book	Searching... Amesbury Public Library	JB JOHNSON	32114002509249	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Burlington Public Library	J BIO JOHNSON	32116003671175	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Littleton - Reuben Hoar Library	J 92 JOHNSON	39965002134616	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Methuen - Nevins Memorial Library	J-PB B JOHNSON, K.	31548003265585	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Methuen - Nevins Memorial Library	J-PB B JOHNSON, K.	31548003265593	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Methuen - Nevins Memorial Library	J-PB B JOHNSON, K.	31548003337715	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Westford - J.V. Fletcher Library	J B JOHNSON	31990004769225	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie 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. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, follow Katherine's 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.

DK Life Stories go 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, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

This appealing biography from the DK Life Stories series (6 titles) introduces Katherine Johnson as a Black child whose love of math was encouraged by her parents, teachers, and professors. Despite her prodigious talent and college degree, job opportunities were limited for Black women in the 1940s and 1950s. But when she worked as a human computer for NACA (later NASA) during the space race, she earned recognition for her knowledge, meticulous work, and leadership skills. While the book's period photos offer realistic views of America and the space program during the twentieth century, Ager's expressive line drawings with color washes add a distinctive look and tone to the book. An informative and engaging choice for kids who have seen the movie Hidden Figures and want to know more about Katherine Johnson.--Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2019 Booklist