DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson

<p><b>In this biography discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. </b><br><br>It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the Moon - but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson such a feat could not have been possible. Follow her remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia to becoming a teacher to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. <br><br>This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of historys most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes information sidebars maps inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add depth and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an authors introduction letter a glossary and an index.</p>