Becker, Helaine

Counting on Katherine

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ISBN 13:: 9781250137524
author:: Becker, Helaine
format:: Hardback
publisher:: St Martin's Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 40
Dimensions:: 216mm X 13mm
Genre:: 28.6 x 23.8 x 1 centimetres (0.3, Children's, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography,
Condition:: New
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Katherine Johnson's story is one of remarkable mathematical genius and determination. As a child, she was fascinated by numbers and calculations, and her love for math only grew stronger as she pursued her dreams. From her early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments at NASA, Katherine's contributions to the space program were instrumental in saving lives and making history. This book tells the story of her groundbreaking achievements and the impact she had on the course of moon landings. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for math, Katherine Johnson played a crucial role in ensuring the safe return of Apollo 13 astronauts. Her remarkable story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

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