Katherine Johnson (Women in Science and Technology) - Softcover

Eboch, M M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1731612222 ISBN 13: 9781731612229

Publisher: Discovery Library, 2019

Synopsis

Women in Science and Technology: Katherine Johnson gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. It covers her childhood, work for the space program, and passion for STEM education. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count, and she grew into a woman whose math skills helped send people into space. Her work at NASA was critical to the first space flights. Her successes inspire young people to enjoy math and science.

The biographies in this collection introduce students to influential women in science and technology, from astronauts to medical doctors. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, a time line, and an extention activity.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She grew into a woman whose math skills helped send people into space. Her work at NASA was critical to the first space flights. Her successes inspire young people to enjoy math and science.

About this edition

• Publisher: Discovery Library
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1731612222
• ISBN 13: 9781731612229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Bia Elena