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ISBN: 1250137527

ISBN13: 9781250137524

Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13

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The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures.

You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home?

As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and...

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African American History Space Exploration The Civil Rights Movement Biography Non-Fiction Biographies Children's Children's Books

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