Counting on Katherine

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Call Number: J 921 Johnson, Katherine, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Johnson, Katherine G.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	J 921 Johnson, Katherine	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	J 921 Johnson, Katherine	4-week checkout	Due 05-11-2024
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Johnson, Katherine G.	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Johnson, Katherine G.	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Johnson, Katherine G.	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Scientists & Inventors / Johnson, Katherine G.	4-week checkout	On Shelf

"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.

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Hidden Figures didn't cover Apollo 13 submitted by Xris on February 7, 2022, 1:21pm I don't remember the movie or the book going into the fact that she helped calculate Apollo 13's way back home after the explosion. Glad to hear it now! Great to see books like these out there! :)

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