Counting on Katherine / Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Dow Phumiruk.
| Author/creator | Becker, Helaine author. |
| Other author | Phumiruk, Dow illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2018. |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Counting on Katherine : how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13 |
| Abstract | "You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. 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 spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history."--Adapted from book jacket. |
| General note | "Christy Ottaviano books." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Audience | 710 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2017042623 |
| ISBN | 9781250137524 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1250137527 (hardcover) |
| Standard identifier# | 99979107739 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B J6338B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B J6338B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |