The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
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The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

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SKU: 9780241375440

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Discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician who defied racial and gender barriers at NASA. From calculating trajectories for the first American in space to the Apollo moon landing, her calculations were essential to America’s space program. “The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson” celebrates her legacy as a trailblazing African American woman in STEM, inspiring young readers to pursue their own dreams. ISBN: 9780241375440. Authors: Jody Wheeler, Don Freeman.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780241375440
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 128
  • Weight: 114 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0241375444
  • Publisher Date: 06 Jun 2019
  • Height: 198 mm
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 129 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

18 reviews for The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

  1. Lakshmi Anusha Wudali –

    Good for younger kids. Older children might find it too basic. Still, a good starting point.

  2. Tanu Chalotra –

    A simple and engaging story. The illustrations brought Katherine Johnson’s world to life. My child wants to be a mathematician now!

  3. Anurag Jangir –

    It’s an okay book; I expected more details, but it’s a good introduction for younger children to get to know an inspiring person.

  4. Aritra Datta –

    My son wasn’t very interested, but my daughter loved it. I think it depends on the child. Overall, a decent biography.

  5. Satya Kumari –

    A good introduction to Katherine Johnson’s life for young readers. My daughter enjoyed it, but I felt it glossed over some of the challenges she faced.

  6. Kanishk Garg –

    A powerful story about perseverance and breaking barriers. A great way to introduce children to STEM and history.

  7. Ayushie Gupta –

    Great book to inspire girls in STEM! My niece loved reading about Katherine Johnson’s journey. Easy to understand.

  8. Jatin Premkumar Paliwal –

    An important book for children to learn about a hidden figure in American history. The illustrations are lovely too.

  9. Mohit Raghuwanshi –

    Wonderful book! We learned so much about a truly amazing woman. Highly recommended.

  10. Nooli Siri –

    The details are pretty basic, so it is for younger children. Overall, it’s okay and I would recommend getting it on sale.

  11. Varun Gandhi –

    An inspiring and accessible biography. My kids loved learning about this amazing mathematician. The writing is so fluid.

  12. Moksh Ashish Shah –

    Informative, but the writing style felt a little dry in places. My daughter still enjoyed it, though.

  13. Gautam Vyas –

    My kids really enjoyed learning about Katherine Johnson. The book held their attention and sparked some interesting conversations.

  14. Aditya Agarwal –

    A solid biography, but I wish it delved a little deeper into the math she did. Still, a valuable addition to our library.

  15. Abhishek Kumar –

    Inspiring story! My kids were fascinated to learn about Katherine Johnson’s contributions to NASA. A must-read for budding scientists.

  16. Mubashra Tahreem Parvez –

    A really great book to give to any young girl to inspire them. It makes a great gift. I love the information in the book.

  17. Pushkar Kumar –

    Well-written and engaging. I appreciated the focus on her mathematical genius. Some parts felt a little simplistic.

  18. Aayush Kumar Singh –

    Not the most exciting biography, but it does the job of introducing Katherine Johnson’s story.

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