Katherine Johnson
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Learn about the incredible story of Katherine Johnson! The
trailblazer whose calculations changed the future of space
exploration. Little Katherine loved learning and her favourite
subject was maths. In class, she worked so hard that she was able
to move up to high school four years early! Due to the racist laws
of the time, Katherine's family had to move town for her to go to a
school where Black students were admitted.After high school and
college, she was accepted to one of West Virginia's top
universities and was the first Black woman to attend. In 1953, she
joined the US space agency, which later became NASA. Alongside
other talented African American women, Katherine's mathematical
skills were essential to the early successes of the space
programme.She was part of the team that planned the Apollo 11
mission which landed the first people on the moon! Katherine’s
tenacity and expertise led to the dawn of a new era for humankind,
making her an inspiration to all of us. This powerful book is the
perfect gift for STEM and space enthusiasts.&,nbsp,It features
quirky illustrations and&,nbsp,extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of Katherine's life. &,nbsp,Little People, BIG
DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists.All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. &,nbsp,This
empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring
together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also
collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift
sets.Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make
the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Výber kníh autorov
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ,
Quarto Publishing PLC
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara,
Quarto Publishing PLC
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Slovart
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