The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
By (Author) Maggie Cole
By (author) Devika Jina
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
18th June 2019
6th June 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Space, stars and the solar system
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
510.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 7mm
109g
Description
A bold new non-fiction series for 7+ readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures. In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.
Author Bio
Devika Jina (Author) Devika Jina has loved writing since she was a child, when she attempted a spin off of The NeverEnding Story. Today, she continues to write, having penned two titles in the "Extraordinary Lives" series. Besides this, she writes on race, gender and culture in modern Britain from a British Indian woman's perspective.
