The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

Written by Devika Jina · Illustrated by Maggie Cole

Part of the Extraordinary Lives series

A young math enthusiast defies odds to help launch humanity to the moon.

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128 pages· 1010L
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Discover the journey of a young girl with a passion for numbers who defies all odds. Through determination and brilliance, she becomes the mathematician pivotal in sending the first humans to the moon. What challenges did she face, and how did her love for math change the world? Dive into her inspiring story of perseverance and groundbreaking achievements.

From the publisher

A child who loved numbers overcame the odds stacked against her through her hard work and diligence to become the mathematician who sent the very first humans to the moon.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~X
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
507843
Publication
Published
January 1, 2020
Publisher
Kane Miller Books / EDC Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781684640744
LCCN
2019942938

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