Reaching for the Moon : the autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson
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New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019].
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Forest Ave. Library - Children's Biographies - Children
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Published
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019].
Format
Book
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248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Level 7.1, 8 Points

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"As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father's words in mind: "You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you." In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA's biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson's story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere"--,Publisher description.
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"The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11"--,Provided by publisher.
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Ages 8-12.
Target Audience
Grades 4 to 6.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Johnson, K. G. (2019). Reaching for the Moon: the autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson (First edition.). Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Johnson, Katherine G.. 2019. Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson. Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Johnson, Katherine G.. Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019.

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Johnson, Katherine G.. Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson First edition., Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019.

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