Katherine Johnson Ready-to-Read Level 3
Katherine Johnson Ready-to-Read Level 3 by Thea Feldman is an illustrated nonfiction book published by Simon Spotlight on July 18, 2017. This 48-page edition introduces readers to Katherine Johnson, a mathematician whose calculations were crucial to the success of NASA’s early missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. The book is designed for beginner readers and is part of a series that highlights influential figures in history.
In this engaging biography, readers will discover Katherine Johnson’s remarkable contributions to aeronautics and space science, as well as her role as a pioneering woman in technology. The book includes a special section at the back that offers additional insights into history and math, along with inspiring career paths for those interested in mathematics. This edition aims to make learning about significant historical figures both informative and enjoyable.
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Get to know the woman who made many of NASA’s early missions possible in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”
Meet Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician who worked at NASA in the early 1950s until retiring in 1986. Katherine’s unparalleled calculations (done by hand) helped plan the trajectories for NASA’s Mercury and Apollo missions (including the Apollo 11 moon landing). She is said to be one of the greatest American minds of all time.
A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus inspiring careers for math lovers. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!
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