Katherine Johnson was:
A trailblazer
A mathematician for NASA
An inspiration
In 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 Hawking
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 6 in the Extraordinary Lives Series. See all Extraordinary Lives books here.
