Bibliograph

Counting on Katherine, how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13, Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Type

Label

Counting on Katherine, how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13, Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 5-9

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Counting on Katherine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

994441045

Responsibility statement

Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Sub title

how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13

Summary

"You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. 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, this 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." -- Adapted from book jacket

Target audience

juvenile

Classification