Counting the Stars: the Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2019. Second Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Has a Literacy Presentation bookplate from Rotary Club. 11.25 inches tall; 32 pages. Illustrated by Raul Colon.
An inspiring and meticulously researched biography that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of one of NASA’s pioneering mathematicians.
Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician by Lesa Cline-Ransome traces Johnson’s love of numbers, her perseverance through racial and gender barriers, and her crucial role in historic space missions, including John Glenn’s orbit. With accessible storytelling and evocative illustrations, the book celebrates Johnson’s intellect and lasting impact on science, space exploration, and STEM education.
Subjects: Katherine Johnson, NASA, African American History, Women in Science, Space Exploration, Mathematics, Perseverance, Children’s Biography, Historical Fiction, STEM Literature.
Item #20993
ISBN: 9781534404755
Price: $18.00
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