Who Was Katherine Johnson?
Regular price
$9.19 USD
Regular price
$15.32 USD
Sale price
$9.19 USD
Unit price
per
You save $6.13 USD (40%)
In stock — Ships within 1–2 business days
Format
Print Book
Currently viewing
Paperback
$9.19 USD
$15.32 USD
Secure CheckoutYour data is protected
Fast U.S. ShippingShips within 1–2 business days
Authentic Titles100% Genuine Books
Book Overview Read all about how a young Black girl who loved numbers grew into a brilliant mathematician who helped land the first person on the moon ...
Read all about how a young Black girl who loved numbers grew into a brilliant mathematician who helped land the first person on the moon in this inspiring addition to the Who Was? series.
From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything--the number of dirty dishes she'd washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so intelligent and skilled at math that she was able to skip several grades and start high school at age ten! And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician.
In 1953, she started working as a "human computer" at America's space agency, now known as NASA. Katherine calculated complex equations by hand, and these calculations helped astronauts travel safely into space. She was a part of many important missions, including the Apollo 11 mission that put the first person on the moon.
Katherine Johnson broke barriers and became a trailblazer for women and people of color in the fields of math and science, and her story in this illustrated biography shows young readers that with hard work and determination, anyone can reach for the stars!
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 112 | Language: English | Publisher: PENGUIN WORKSHOP | ISBN: 0593752163
FormatPaperback
Pages112
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0593752163
EAN9780593752166
PublisherPENGUIN WORKSHOP
Publication Date2025-10-21
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.25 Pounds
Length7.5 Inches
Width5.3 Inches
Height0.3 Inches
Shipping & Returns Fast, reliable shipping and easy returns on eligible items.
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days with fast, reliable U.S. delivery.
Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in line with our store return policy.
Why shop with AlbakiReads
Fresh Inventory from Major Publishers
Sourced through trusted book distributors, with fresh titles added regularly.
Secure Checkout
Your payment information is encrypted and protected every step of the way.
Fast U.S. Shipping
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.
Books for Every Kind of Reader
From page-turners to timeless classics—find your next favorite read.
