Katherine Johnson (DK Life Stories)

In this kid's 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.

Target age group 8-12
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    • ISBN-13
      9781465479129
    • Weight
      0.5 lbs
    • ISBN-10
      1465479120
    • Item #
      62302
  • Category
    Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Age Group
    9 to 12 yrs
  • Grade Level
    3-5
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Theme 1
    Biography & Autobiography
  • Theme 2
    Girls & Women
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Science & Technology
  • Awards
  • Author
    Wilkins, Ebony Joy
  • Series
    DK Life Stories
  • Lexile Level
    1000
  • Dewey
    b
  • Publisher
    DK Publishing
  • Publication Date
    1/8/2019
  • Pages
    128
  • Dimensions
    0.4 H × 7.5 L × 5.2 W
  • Case Qty
    111

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